Etna lost against Weed back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Etna Lions had to suffer through a 67-40 loss at the hands of the Weed Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1113th, while the Cougars are ranked 368th).
Jaxon King was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 20 points and 11 boards for Weed. The team also got some help courtesy of Maddox Mize, who posted nine points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Etna has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season. As for Weed, they pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Etna will face off against Mt. Shasta at 8:00 p.m. on Friday. Mt. Shasta will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Etna surely won't give up without a fight. As for Weed, they will challenge Fall River at 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Weed knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past ten matchups -- so hopefully Fall River likes a good challenge.
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