Encina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell 34-25 to the Sacramento Waldorf Waves. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 51-13 back in January.
Encina's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daylin Tucker, who posted eight points. Uziah Griffin was another key player, putting up four points and 17 rebounds.
Bulldogs
| 01/31/25 vs Sacramento Waldorf | 25-34 |
| 01/28/25 @ Futures | 37-67 |
| 01/24/25 @ John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin | 41-48 |
| 01/21/25 @ Victory Christian | 44-62 |
| 01/17/25 @ Foresthill | 56-68 |
Even though they lost, Encina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in eight consecutive games.
Sacramento Waldorf's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ben Cope led the charge by going 5 for 11 en route to 13 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Liam Aldwinckle, who put up six points in addition to eight boards and four steals.
Encina's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Sacramento Waldorf, the win (which was their 16th in a row) raised their record to 21-2.
Encina will be playing in front of their home fans against Forest Lake Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Forest Lake Christian is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54 points per game this season. As for Sacramento Waldorf, they are taking a road trip to challenge Victory Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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