After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Escalon brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Their defense stepped up to hand the Argonaut Mustangs a 7-0 shutout on Tuesday. Considering the Cougars' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Their offense was hitting Argonaut from everywhere, as six different players booted in a goal. Damian Morales led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.
Escalon's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Argonaut, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-7-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Escalon will head out to face off against Johansen at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Johansen will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Escalon surely won't give up without a fight. As for Argonaut, they are taking a road trip to take on El Dorado at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Argonaut is facing El Dorado at the right time seeing as El Dorado is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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