Simi Valley lost against Oxnard back in November of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Simi Valley Pioneers lost 69-44 to the Oxnard Yellowjackets. While losing is never fun, the Pioneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 425th, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 75th).
Despite the defeat, Simi Valley saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Caden Temme went 6 for 9 on his way to 16 points. Andrew Oglivie was another key player, putting up four points and nine boards.
Simi Valley has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-14 record this season. As for Oxnard, they pushed their record up to 17-5 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Simi Valley will take on Oak Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Oxnard, they will face off against Buena at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Oxnard is facing Buena at the right time seeing as Buena is stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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