While Westview didn't have the best season last year (they finished 12-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Mater Dei Catholic Crusaders on Thursday, sneaking past 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wolverines have posted since April 19, 2024.
Joseph Arango-Manley
| 03/17/25 vs Valley Center | 3 |
| 04/03/25 vs Mater Dei Catholic | 2 |
| 03/22/25 @ Mater Dei Catholic | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Canyon Crest Academy | 2 |
| 03/06/25 vs Grossmont | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Joseph Arango-Manley was a standout: he scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. He is becoming a predictor of Westview's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 3-4 when he doesn't). Eli Irvine was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Westview has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.6 runs over those games. As for Mater Dei Catholic, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-10.
Westview and Mater Dei Catholic could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps California Rankings. The Wolverines (ranked 629th) will meet Christian (ranked 138th) at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mater Dei Catholic will face off against Calexico at 2:00 p.m. on Friday with a big rank disadvantage (628 vs. 203).
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