Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Escalon). They blew past the Ripon Indians 38-6 at home on Monday. With the Cougars ahead 38-6 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Escalon got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jasmine Barron out in front who picked up 109 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 34 yards. Rebecca Wampler was in the mix as well, providing Escalon with two touchdowns.
Escalon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Helena Arroyo and Mia Arteaga.
Escalon is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-9 record this season. As for Ripon, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 2-11.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars takes on Sonora at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Ripon, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Orestimba at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Orestimba's defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so Ripon's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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