Basketball Recap: Escambia County Skates Past Rain with Ease

By Team Reports Nov 20, 2024, 1:43am

Basketball Recap: Escambia County Blue Devils vs. Rain Red Raiders

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Escambia County put another one in the bag on Tuesday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past the Rain Red Raiders, posting a 53-25 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Blue Devils also won the last time the pair played back in December of 2023.

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Escambia County to victory, but perhaps none more so than Kaniguel Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. Taylor is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Cleo Bolar, who scored 16 points along with three steals.

Escambia County's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Rain, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Escambia County's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Monroe County at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Escambia County is facing Monroe County at the right time seeing as Monroe County is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Rain, they will welcome Faith Academy at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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