Even though the Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning Fire Wolves scored an imposing 71 points on Thursday, the Encina Prep Bulldogs still came out on top. Encina Prep snuck past Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning with a 77-71 victory. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Encina Prep.
Encina Prep's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Phillip Worsham , who scored 25 points along with seven assists and five rebounds. Worsham set a new season high mark in blocks with three. Nate Wroten was another key contributor, scoring 16 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Encina Prep has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won ten of their last 11 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Encina Prep will square off against Futures at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Futures knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven matchups -- so hopefully Encina Prep likes a good challenge. As for Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning, they will head out on the road to face off against Foresthill at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Foresthill knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning likes a good challenge.
