After a string of three wins, Escalon's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 41-33 to the Sonora Wildcats. While the Cougars didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Wildcats 9-5 in the first quarter.
When it comes to explaining why Escalon lost, don't look at Aiden Hohenwarter. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds. Hohenwarter has been hot, having posted eight or more rebounds the last five times she's played. Another player making a difference was Ayana Cocio, who posted six points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Cougars
| 02/02/24 vs Livingston | 22 |
| 11/29/23 vs Linden | 21 |
| 01/02/24 vs Ceres | 21 |
| 02/27/24 vs Notre Dame | 19 |
| 01/07/25 @ Sonora | 18 |
Even though they lost, Escalon smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive boards. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in February of 2024.
Sonora found their leader in sophomore Isabella Ahrens, who put up 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylie Serva, who had eight points.
Escalon's defeat dropped their record down to 7-9. As for Sonora, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-7 record this season.
Escalon wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 45-24 win against Hilmar on the 10th. As for Sonora, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 37-35 loss against Orestimba on the 10th.
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