HS FOOT: Can Westlake finish undefeated again?

Westlake has looked sharp during summer passing competitions, but most agree it's going to be tough for the defending Northern Division champions to finish 14-0 again, especially now that national powers Oaks Christian of Westlake Village and St. Bonaventure of Ventura have joined the Marmonte League.

"At Westlake, we always take things one game at a time, but 14-0? You could say there's a chance," receiver Nelson Spruce said. "But last year, we didn't have all the accolades like we do this year, so we really need to stay focused and keep working hard because we're ranked a lot harder, so there's a target on our back every week."

-- Gerry Gittelson