Foothill hasn't had much luck against Chico recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Cougars face off against the Panthers at 6:00 p.m.
Last Thursday, Foothill ended up a good deal behind Pleasant Valley and lost 57-42. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Vikings are ranked 27th).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Chico, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They walked away with a 58-47 win over Enterprise on Thursday. With that victory, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 50 points per game.
Chico's win came from a few key players Foothill will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Kayleigh Solano, who posted 13 points and seven boards. What's more, she also posted two steals, the most she's had since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Josie Carlos, who went 7-for-16 to rack up 19 points.
Chico smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in six consecutive matches.
This is the second loss in a row for Foothill and nudges their season record down to 13-13. As for Chico, their win bumped their record up to 15-12.
Foothill won a contest that couldn't have been any closer in their previous matchup back in January, slipping by Chico 73-72. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Carlos, who went 12-for-27 en route to 36 points and four steals. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Foothill still be able to contain Carlos? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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