Agoura's out in front
Baird, Klezek pace AHS girls' cross country team
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      They are the backbone of the rejuvenated Agoura High girls' cross country team. Erin Baird, the ultra-talented senior who overcame a frustrating bout with anemia last year, and Katie Klezek, a happygolucky junior whose positive vibrations reverberate throughout her entire team, have ...
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Guest opinion
Times are tough for local quarterback stars
By Kyle Jorrey kjorrey@theacorn.com
      "You're only as good as the players around you." The above statement, albeit a bit cliché, holds as true today as the day it was first uttered, probably during an off-the-cuff pregame speech made by some underpaid coach trying to spur inspiration from a locker room full of ego-driven a...
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Fundraiser for WHS baseball
      The Westlake High baseball program will host its annual golf fundraiser on Mon., Nov. 5 at North Ranch Country Club. Tee time for the event is set for 10:30 a.m. There will also be a dinner and silent auction from 4 to 6 p.m.
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OPHS cross country team making holiday plans
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      This Thanksgiving, Oak Park High boys' cross country head coach Kevin Smith is hoping his team will be passing more than just the gravy. While most people will be sitting at a table enjoying the traditional fixin's, Smith has other plans for his Eagle squad.
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Learning experience
Pacific Youth Football League teaches kids the basics
By Eliav Appelbaum eliav@theacorn.com
      The Pacific Youth Football League continues to prosper after 15 years. With almost 4,000 players on 140 teams throughout much of the southland, the PYFL is an independent, nonprofit football league for players ages 7 to 14.
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Eagles tied for first in TVL
      BIG WIN FOR OPHS- With a four-game victory at Oaks Christian Tuesday night, the Oak Park High girls' volleyball team, with junior outside hitter Inga McManus, above, is now tied for first place in the Tri-Valley League. Oak Park (12-4, 5-1 in league) got past Oaks Christian (1022, 51) by s...
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The Acorn's High School Football Game of the Week
Simi Valley Pioneers (3-2) at Calabasas Coyotes (1-4) Friday, 7 p.m.
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      After four long years, Calabasas High football fans finally have a reason to celebrate. Three weeks ago, CHS ended a 44-game losing streak when it beat Channel Islands High 2814 on the road. Tomorrow night the Coyotes will play in front of their home fans for the first time si...
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Weekend schedule
      Newbury Park at Agoura Friday, 7 p.m. Westlake at Royal Friday, 7 p.m. Oaks Christian at Carpinteria Friday, 7:30 p.m. Grace Brethren at Oak Park Friday, 7:30 p.m. Viewpoint vs. Flintridge Prep Saturday, 7 p.m.
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Marmonte standings
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Tri-Valley standings
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Other local football matchups
      Newbury Park (5-0) at Agoura (3-2) Outlook: This could be a high-scoring affair. After getting run over by Thousand Oaks in Week 4, Agoura's defense stepped up and limited Simi Valley's Langston Jackson to 53 yards on 14 carries during last weekend's victory.
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Last week's top performers
      Agoura defensive line: The Chargers' front seven rose to the challenge against Simi Valley, holding the Pioneers to 31 total rushing yards on 22 attempts. Adam Azoff, RB, Agoura: The senior running back had 88 allpurpose yards and a touchdown during the Chargers' 3121 victory ...
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