Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Basic). They walked away with a 39-29 victory over the Foothill Falcons on Thursday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Wolves also won the last time the pair played back in October of 2023.
Basic's defense made their presence known, laying out Brennon Arthur. five times. Maximino Ramos was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three sackshimself. Another thorn in Foothill's side was Madden Spielberg, who made 12 total tackles and defended a pass.
Foothill's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Braxton Bonnett, who picked up 108 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The win snapped Basic's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-6 record. As for Foothill, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Basic will take on Bishop Gorman at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Basic is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Foothill, they will challenge Liberty at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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