Bulldogs
| 12/20/24 vs John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin | 28-43 |
| 12/18/24 vs Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy | 40-29 |
| 12/13/24 @ Aspire Alexander Twilight Secondary Academy | 60-29 |
| 12/12/24 vs Mira Loma | 39-30 |
| 12/04/24 vs San Juan | 45-16 |
After a string of four wins, Encina's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a hard 43-28 fall against the John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin Patriots. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Patriots apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Encina's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Khaliah McDonald, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 18 boards. McDonald has been hot recently, having posted 18 or more rebounds the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Elise Brandon, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 16 rebounds.
Even though they lost, Encina smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 36 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 16 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matchups.
Encina's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 4-3. As for John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.
Encina will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Futures at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. John Adams Academy Rsvl/Lin will also get a bit of a break before their next game: they'll face off against Pine Hills Adventist at 6:00 p.m. on January 8, 2025.
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