Firebaugh was the 38-29 winner over Mendota when they last played one another back in February of 2025, but their luck changed this time around. The Eagles took a blow against the Aztecs on Wednesday, falling 62-26. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 1124th, while the Aztecs are ranked 382nd).
Jennifer Herrera
| 01/28/26 vs Mendota | 6 |
| 01/27/26 @ Coalinga | 5 |
| 01/22/26 @ Avenal | 10 |
| 01/20/26 vs Dos Palos | 7 |
| 01/13/26 @ Tranquillity | 7 |
| + 16 more games |
Despite the defeat, Firebaugh had strong showings from Emma Serna, who dropped a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards, and Jennifer Herrera, who posted two points along with eight assists and six steals. Herrera is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Alyanna Garcia was another key player, putting up six points.
Firebaugh is on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-18. As for Mendota, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 15-10.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Firebaugh is set to square off against their familiar foe Tranquillity at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Mendota will face off against rival Dos Palos at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
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