Escalon hasn't had much luck against Sonora recently, but that could start to change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Escalon Cougars challenge the Sonora Wildcats at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Escalon was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 55-50 to Golden Valley. While Escalon didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating Golden Valley 18-13 in the first quarter.
Meanwhile, Sonora can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 78-57 margin over Livingston. Given the Wildcats' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 381st, while the Wolves are ranked 775th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Sonora's win came from a few key players Escalon will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Luke Otterson, who went 6 for 9 on his way to 15 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Wright, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 16 points.
Escalon's loss dropped their record down to 9-6. As for Sonora, their win bumped their record up to an identical 9-6.
Things could have been worse for Escalon, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 67-51 loss to Sonora when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Escalon have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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