San Fernando Valley Academy is 1-6 against Pilgrim since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The San Fernando Valley Academy Huskies will head out on the road to face off against the Pilgrim Panthers at 5:00 p.m. San Fernando Valley Academy is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
Even though San Fernando Valley Academy has not done well against Westmark recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. San Fernando Valley Academy blew past Westmark 60-35. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win San Fernando Valley Academy has posted against Westmark since December 4, 2014.
San Fernando Valley Academy's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Justin Galduen, who scored 19 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Galduen has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Neprix Sisona, who scored ten points along with four steals and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Pilgrim scored the most points they've had all season to find success back in December of 2023. They strolled past Westmark with points to spare, taking the game 47-33. The win was some much needed relief for Pilgrim as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
San Fernando Valley Academy's win ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-1. As for Pilgrim, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-3.
San Fernando Valley Academy came up short against Pilgrim in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 50-38. Can San Fernando Valley Academy avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.