The Upper Lake Cougars will square off against the Middletown Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Upper Lake has given up an average of 53.9 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Upper Lake took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They secured a 61-56 W over Lower Lake. The win continues a trend for the Cougars in their matchups with the Trojans: they've now won six in a row.
Upper Lake's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but TJ Malicay led the charge by putting up 16 points. Landen Robinson was another key player, earning 14 points.
Meanwhile, Middletown earned a 45-34 victory over St. Helena on Tuesday.
Middletown's win bumped their record up to 11-6. As for Upper Lake, their victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 6-9.
Upper Lake suffered a grim 59-33 defeat to Middletown when the teams last played back in December of 2025. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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