While it was all tied up 14-14 at halftime, Encina was not quite John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin's equal in the second half on Friday. They fell just short of the John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin Patriots by a score of 24-22. Sadly, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bulldogs this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 43-28 back in December of 2024.
| 01/24/25 @ John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin | 7 |
| 01/22/25 @ Chesterton Academy of Sacramento | 4 |
| 01/21/25 @ Victory Christian | 2 |
| 01/17/25 @ Foresthill | 5 |
| 01/10/25 @ Forest Lake Christian | 8 |
Encina's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Khaliah McDonald, who posted six points along with 18 boards and three steals, and Elise Brandon, who had six points in addition to 12 rebounds and seven steals. Brandon is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season.
Even though they lost, Encina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive boards in 15 consecutive contests.
Encina has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-10 record this season. As for John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Encina will head out to challenge Futures at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, they are taking a road trip to square off against Forest Lake Christian at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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