Esparto had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They came up short against the Buckingham Charter Knights on Tuesday, falling 66-41. The Spartans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Knights apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2022.
Despite the loss, Esparto saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Larry Williams posted 20 points along with two steals. Another player making a difference was Cohen Sihapanyay, who scored six points.
Esparto has already played their next matchup, a 75-30 defeat against Forest Lake Christian on the 21st. As for Buckingham Charter, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Rio Vista at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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