Pickoff play helps Simi Valley take down Royal
SVHS alone in first place after upending Highlanders, 6-4
By Stephen Dorman sdorman@theacorn.com
      It's a bang-bang play that Simi Valley High pitcher Nick Russo and first baseman Eric Bernstein have worked on many times in practice. The formula is basic: A pickoff call comes from the Pioneer dugout, and as the opposing runner leads off first base, Bernstein breaks toward the bag.
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Fischer's big bat powers Pioneers
Senior shortstop climbing the state's all-time home run list
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      Sam Fischer couldn't have dreamed up a better script for her senior year at Simi Valley High. In November, the 17-year-old Pioneer shortstop began taking lessons with Camarillo softball legend and current Olympian Jessica Mendoza. Under Mendoza's tutelage, Fischer has flourished.
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Royal golf team still perfect
Highlanders push record to 13-0
By Thomas Gase tgase@theacorn.com
      Royal High senior golfer Shane Blanchard likes life at Wood Ranch Golf Club just the way it is. Blanchard, along with a number of his Highlander teammates, frequently plays 18 holes at the Simi Valley private club. While on the links, Royal players often see many members of thei...
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RHS downs Simi in boys' volleyball
     WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers EASY WIN- Royal High's Jerame Mass, left, passes to Kyle Auge during Wednesday night's 3-0 Highlander sweep at home over Simi Valley. Royal improved to 8-0 overall, 7-0 in league.
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