California High School Basketball - Escondido can't hold off St. Joseph Academy
November 26, 2024: Escondido, CA 92026 St. Joseph Academy Crusaders (San Marcos, CA) supporters left the game satisfied Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Escondido Cougars (Escondido, CA), 66-61 in a non-league match.
With the victory, St. Joseph Academy advances its record to 1-0 on the year. The Crusaders travel to Mt. Carmel (San Diego, CA) to face the Sundevils in a non-league match on Wednesday, November 27. The Sundevils enter the match with a record of 0-2. Mt. Carmel lost 96-32 in their recent non-league match against Corona del Mar (Newport Beach, CA)
The Cougars now own a 1-1 record. They put it on the line next when they host Hilltop for a non-league match on Friday, November 29. Escondido will face a Lancers squad coming off a 46-21 non-league loss to Pacific Ridge (Carlsbad, CA). The Lancers record now stands at 0-2.