California High School Basketball - Placer nips Foothill
December 29, 2023: Auburn, CA 95603 Fans at Friday's non-league challenge between the Placer Hillmen (Auburn, CA) and the visiting Foothill Cougars (Palo Cedro, CA), saw Placer's basketball squad hold off Foothill by a tally of 53-49.
With the victory, Placer improves its record to 15-1 on the campaign. The Hillmen host Del Oro (Loomis, CA) to play the Golden Eagles in a non-league challenge on Saturday, December 30. The Golden Eagles come into the challenge with a record of 13-3. Del Oro won 82-70 in their recent non-league challenge against Rio Americano (Sacramento, CA)
Next up, the Cougars play the Rio Americano Raiders (Sacramento, CA) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, December 30. Foothill will attempt to improve on its 10-4 season record. The Raiders come into the challenge with a 5-5 record after their 82-70 non-league loss to Del Oro (Loomis, CA).