Escondido hadn't done well against Ramona recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Escondido Cougars blew past the Ramona Bulldogs 52-20. That 32 point margin sets a new team best for the Cougars this season.
Escondido's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Naomi Gutierrez, who almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Anaya McGlory, who posted 18 points along with three steals and three blocks.
Despite the loss, Ramona saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ava Winkler dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. That was a full 50% of Ramona's points, marking the fourth time in a row she's put up more than a third of the team's points.
Cougars
| 01/24/25 vs Ramona | 52-20 |
| 01/21/25 @ San Pasqual | 35-29 |
The victory made it two in a row for Escondido and bumps their season record up to 6-10. As for Ramona, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-14.
A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Escondido Cougars challenge the Valley Center Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Valley Center will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Escondido surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ramona, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Mt. Carmel at 5:30 p.m.
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