Boys' basketball: D.J. Saul helping Simi Valley, Davis

DJ Saul, a junior guard from Simi Valley, who made his return to the starting lineup right before Christmas after missing the Crescenta Valley tournament while battling the flu, scored a career high 27 points in the Pioneers opening round win against La Quinta (Westminster) at the Desert Heat Classic tournament in Palm Springs. Saul was perfect from the floor, making all four of his shots from two point range and all five of his shots from 3-point range (including four of six from the free throw line).

Saul led the Simi Valley JV team in scoring last season and has been a valuable side-kick for Jonathan Davis so far this season. Saul has pitched in 12 points per game so far, including shooting 48% from behind the three point arc.

The Pioneers are 8 - 3 on the season including a 2 - 0 mark in Marmonte League play. They will play at Thousand Oaks on Friday, January 7th which should be another great match-up in the rivalry.