After having lost a blowout in their previous game against High Tech SD, Escondido was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They skirted past the Holtville Vikings 46-43. The team accrued 32 points in the first half and coasted on those for the victory.
Holtville's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Isaiah Banuelos, who posted 12 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was David Sussex, who earned eight points and three steals.
The win snapped Escondido's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-5 record. As for Holtville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Escondido will be home for the holidays to greet Calvin Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Holtville and Vincent Memorial will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings will be up against the Scots' rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.8 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
