Hilmar and Escalon are an even 4-4-2 against one another since January of 2019, but likely not for long. The Hilmar Yellowjackets will host the Escalon Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Hilmar will be strutting in after a victory while Escalon will be coming in after a defeat.
Hilmar's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 4-0 margin over Ripon Christian. That looming 4-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Yellowjackets yet this season.
They hit Ripon Christian with a three-pronged attack, as the team got scores from Blake Vitorino (2), Alexis Arenas, and Zabdiel Vasquez.
Meanwhile, Escalon was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were one goals away from ending the streak, but they lost a 4-3 heartbreaker at the hands of Sonora. That's two games in a row now that the Cougars have lost by just one goal.
Escalon's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6-2. As for Hilmar, they now have a winning record of 4-3-2.
Hilmar skirted past Escalon 1-0 in their previous matchup back in January. Will Hilmar repeat their success, or does Escalon have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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