The Hilmar Yellowjackets will venture away from home to challenge the Escalon Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Hilmar's last six games have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Wednesday, Hilmar and Ripon Christian finished up on equal footing with a 0-0 draw.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Escalon faced off against Sonora on Wednesday. Escalon fell just short of Sonora by a score of 5-4. The loss continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Wildcats: they've now lost four in a row.
Escalon's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10-4. Hilmar's draw makes their record 6-5-4 this season.
Hilmar beat Escalon by a goal in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, winning 1-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Hilmar since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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