Westlake (6-0) at Moorpark (4-2)
Outlook: Westlake continues to steamroll any opponent that crosses its path.
Since a 30-27 season-opening victory at Del Oro, the Warriors have won their first five Marmonte League contests by 63, 32, 45, 22 and 31 points.
Playing at Moorpark, however, always presents a formidable challenge for WHS.
Each of the Musketeers’ two losses have come at home, but those were close defeats against Thousand Oaks ( 27- 24) and St. Bonaventure (28-17).
Slowing down Westlake’s vaunted rushing attack—the Warriors average more than seven yards per carry—will be Moorpark’s top priority.
Expect a nip-and-tuck affair.
Newbury Park (2-4) at Calabasas (1-5)
Outlook: Calabasas scored a season-high 20 points during a Week 6 loss to Moorpark.
After tallying 35 total points in their first five games, the Coyotes have to consider last week’s result a step in the right direction.
Although they were smoked by St. Bonaventure a week ago, Newbury Park continues to get solid contributions from its improved defense and up- andcoming offense.
Panther quarterback Ben Okun is spreading the ball around to a plethora of pass-catchers. Five different NPHS wideouts have at least 10 receptions this season.
In last year’s game at Newbury Park, Calabasas stunned the Panthers, 34-28.
This might be payback time.
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