Foothill easily dispatched Varsity Opponent on Saturday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Falcons fell just short of the Weston Ranch Cougars by a score of 61-59 on Monday. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Falcons came into the matchup with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 36th in Nevada, while the Cougars are ranked 381st in California).
Weston Ranch got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Kieth Labunog out in front who went 6-for-11 en route to 15 points and five boards. Those five rebounds gave Labunog a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jerimyah Owens, who shot 83% from the field on his way to 13 points and five boards.
Foothill has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season. Those defeats can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 52.0 points over those games. As for Weston Ranch, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Looking ahead, Foothill and Denver South will face off at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday without much rest, having both just played. As for Weston Ranch, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Natomas at 7:00 p.m. on January 6, 2026.
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