Basketball Game Preview: McFarland Cougars vs. John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills Patriots

Having just played yesterday, the McFarland Cougars will jump right back in to play the John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills Patriots at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. McFarland has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with five straight defeats, while John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills will come in with 11 straight wins.

On Wednesday, McFarland lost to Strathmore at home by a 43-29 margin.

Meanwhile, John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills' game on Tuesday was all tied up 13-13 at the half, but luckily for them it didn't stay that way. They managed a 36-31 victory over Westlake Charter.

John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills' win came from a few key players McFarland will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Ashlyn Arellano, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 17 rebounds. She has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last seven times she's played. Another player making a difference was Keliah Gregg, who posted seven points in addition to nine rebounds and five steals.

McFarland's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for John Adams Academy - El Dorado Hills, their win bumped their record up to 6-0.