"Calabasas pulled off a huge win in high school basketball on Tuesday night, handing Thousand Oaks its first defeat after 16 victories in a Marmonte League opener. The Coyotes (13-5) have quietly turned around their season after a 2-4 start, winning 11 of their last 12 games. One of the major contributors has been 6-foot-3 junior guard Johnny Thyfault, who's averaging 16 points and has become a fan favorite because of his dunking skills."
"He also leads the team in taking charging fouls. He transferred to Calabasas after his freshman year at Viewpoint. As for beating Thousand Oaks, coach Jon Palarz said, "We got to play them at home and had great effort.""
Calabasas defeated Thousand Oaks, ending Thousand Oaks' 16-game winning run in the Marmonte League opener. The Coyotes improved to 13-5 after overcoming a 2-4 start by winning 11 of their last 12 games. Junior guard Johnny Thyfault, a 6-foot-3 transfer from Viewpoint, averages 16 points and has become a fan favorite for his dunking ability. Thyfault also leads the team in drawing charging fouls. The victory occurred on Calabasas' home court and reflected strong team effort. The result marks a significant early-season turnaround for the program. Contact information is provided for submitting high school sports news.
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