PHOTOS: Western looks to bring home another CIF title in a rugged playoff division

Western’s Caine Savage (left) gets a block from his brother Cassius Savage Friday night. (Photos courtesy Victor Baltazar, For OC Sports Zone)

Western High’s football team, which captured the CIF Division 11 title last year, begins the Division 10 playoffs either Friday night hosting Simi Valley at Ocean View. Kick-off will be at 7:30 p.m.

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Western captains (from left) Danny Walters III, Isiah Del Toro, Cassius Savage and Caine Savage head out for the coin toss.

Western players prepare for Friday's game with Godinez.

Matthew Berenji of Western picks up yards against Godinez.

Robbie Sauvao (left) and Cassius Savage oF Western head back to the sidelines.

Anthony Barbosa looks for yardage for Western Friday.

Western's Robbie Sauvao gains yards against Godinez.

Cassius Savage of Western heads into the end zone.

Senior captain Robbie Sauvao takes a break during Friday's game.

Ellis Nguyen of Western gets ready for the next play.

“This division is loaded with manny top level teams with nine teams being league champions,” said Western Coach Dan Davidson. “We drew Simi Valley, a very talented and well coached team.

“Tim Benkert is one of the most outstanding high school coaches in the game. Malik Hunt is an outstanding playmaker they have two outstanding running backs and run a two quarterback system lead by sophomore quarterback Travis Throckmorton. They play a multiple look defense that rallies to the ball well and will be an outstanding opponent. We are pleased to play in such a competitive division.”

Western, the Pac-4 League champion, wrapped up league play with a 77-6 victory over Godinez Friday night. The Pioneeers are 9-1 overall and were 3-0 atop the league.

Cassius Savage had three receiving touchdowns and a fumble recovery for a fourth touchdown for the Pioneers.

Quarterback Isiah Del Toro threw for five touchdowns. Danny Walters had an interception and a fumble recovery, both for touchdowns, Davidson said.