Basketball Recap: Foothill Cougars vs. West Valley Eagles
Foothill took care of business in their home opener on Saturday (and then some). They really took it to the West Valley Eagles for the full four quarters, racking up an 85-53 victory. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Cougars have posted since December 8, 2023.
Matt Poulsen was a one-man wrecking crew for Foothill as he posted 18 points plus five steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Forward, who posted 13 points in addition to two steals.
Foothill was working as a unit and finished the game with 21 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as West Valley only racked up 13.
When it comes to explaining why West Valley lost, don't look at Jordan Heacock. Despite the final result, he went 7 for 16 en route to 22 points plus three steals. Another player making a difference was Zack Boemeke, who had seven points plus eight rebounds and five assists.
West Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Foothill will face off against Mt. Shasta at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for West Valley, they will take on Cosumnes Oaks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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