If Sonoma Academy was feeling good fresh off their 67-10 takedown of Technology last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Sonoma Academy Coyotes fell 56-43 to the Rancho Cotate Cougars on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 709th, while the Cougars are ranked 235th).
Rancho Cotate found their leader in freshman Izayah Rush, who went 9 of 15 on his way to 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals. Rush is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Adam Pengel, who posted 14 points and six steals.
Sonoma Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 15-7. As for Rancho Cotate, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 21-3.
Looking ahead, Sonoma Academy will head out to challenge Willits at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rancho Cotate, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Cougars duke it out with the Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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