Hayward lost against Encinal back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Hayward Farmers were outmatched by the Encinal Jets and fell 52-21. While losing is never fun, the Farmers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 910th, while the Jets are ranked 392nd).
Jazzy Alcantar continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines for Encinal, putting up 14 points along with eight boards and three steals. Alcantar is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Haley Huynh, who posted 12 points and five rebounds.
Hayward has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season. As for Encinal, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Hayward has already played their next game, a 1-0 win against Fremont on the 13th. As for Encinal, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 51-34 loss against Alameda on the 11th.
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