Foothill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the California Grizzlies. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 336th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 48th).
California's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DANE WALLACE led the charge by putting up 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Emeka Ifediora, who posted 11 points.
Foothill now has a losing record at 12-13. As for California, their win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-4.
Foothill will head out to square off against Amador Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Foothill is facing Amador Valley at the right time seeing as Amador Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for California, they will square off against De La Salle at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. De La Salle will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something California surely won't give up without a fight.
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