No one's going to stop Oaks Christian

No one’s going to stop Oaks Christian

By Austin KnoblauchSenior Editor, Sports

Jan. 10, 2008 6:53 PM PT

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In case you’re wondering, no one’s going to stop Oaks Christian from rolling to the Tri-Valley League boys’ basketball title this season. I really thought Jacob Ranger & Co. over at Carpinteria would be competitive, but after finding out the Lions decimated the boys from the laid back, seaside town, 57-31 on Wednesday, I’ve decidedly changed my mind.

Oaks Christian is just too darn good. Tyler McGrath and Matt Johnson are a formidable scoring duo and the Lions’ defense is one of the stingiest around, allowing an average of just over 39 points a game even though its played a respectable schedule. They held the UC Davis-bound Ranger to 13 points, his second-lowest total of the season, as the Warriors posted a season-low total for points.

Santa Clara, the only other undefeated team left in the Tri-Valley League, has an outside chance at breaking the Lions’ seemingly unstoppable run to the league title. The teams meet Monday. Still, I wouldn’t be shocked if this game turns out to be another Oaks Christian blowout.

Also, here are some highlights from the Lions’ 57-35 victory over Nordhoff on Monday:

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Austin Knoblauch

Austin Knoblauch is a senior editor in Sports at the Los Angeles Times, overseeing NFL coverage and digital initiatives. He previously worked as an editor and writer at NFL.com. He initially joined The Times in 2005, serving in various web editing and reporting roles. Knoblauch’s favorite sports are football, hockey and auto racing. He is a native of Southern California and graduated from Mount St. Mary’s University in Los Angeles.