Encinal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were outmatched by the Alameda Hornets and fell 82-55. While losing is never fun, the Jets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 636th, while the Hornets are ranked 127th).
Encinal's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Alameda, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Encinal will host Mt. Eden at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Mt. Eden will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Encinal surely won't give up without a fight. As for Alameda, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Piedmont at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Alameda's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six games.
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