If the Simi Valley Pioneers were riding high off their 55-24 takedown of the Royal Highlanders last Wednesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Simi Valley took a serious blow against Oak Park on Friday, falling 78-39. Simi Valley has struggled against Oak Park recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Simi Valley lost, one person who can't be blamed is Sahasra Anne. Despite the final result, she scored nine points.
Simi Valley's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 7-14. As for Oak Park, the victory (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 12-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Simi Valley will face off against Moorpark at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Moorpark is ranked 546th, while Simi Valley is ranked 570th). As for Oak Park, they will head out on the road to face off against Royal at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Royal has now lost 13 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since December 4.