Basketball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for Encina

Bulldogs

Previous 4 Games

12/18/24 vs Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy	40-29
12/13/24 @ Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy	60-29
12/12/24 vs Mira Loma	39-30
12/04/24 vs San Juan	45-16

Encina waltzed into their match on Wednesday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They came out on top against the Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy Lions by a score of 40-29. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 60-29 last Friday.

Encina was led to victory by Khaliah McDonald and Elise Brandon. McDonald dropped a double-double on 15 points and 25 boards, while Brandon dropped a double-double on 19 points and 17 boards. That makes it six consecutive games in which Brandon has scored at least a third of Encina's points. Mackayla Ensou was another key player, putting up two points and five steals.

Encina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 42 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

Encina pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 25.0 points per game. As for Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.

Encina will look to defend their home court on Friday against John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin at 5:30 p.m. Encina is facing John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin at the right time seeing as John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin is stuck on a six-game losing streak. Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy and Victory Christian will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.