Escondido entered their tilt with Mt. Carmel on Friday with six consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with seven. They breezed past the Sundevils to the tune of 66-34. The Cougars have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six games by 21 points or more this season.
Mia Diaz
| 01/30/26 @ Mt. Carmel | 6 |
| 01/28/26 @ Ramona | 4 |
| 01/23/26 vs San Pasqual | 4 |
| 01/21/26 vs Fallbrook | 4 |
| 01/19/26 vs Olympian | 3 |
| + 22 more games |
Escondido's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mia Diaz, who dropped a double-double with 16 points and ten boards. Diaz has been hot for a while, having also posted two or more steals the last 27 times she's played. Eva Flores was another key player, putting up 12 points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Escondido smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Despite the loss, Mt. Carmel saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Ariana Gonzalez posted 12 points and seven boards. Gonzalez also posted a block, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mattea Castro, who scored five points and 12 rebounds.
Escondido's win bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Mt. Carmel, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-11.
Escondido didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 57-26 victory against Valley Center on the 4th. As for Mt. Carmel, they have also already played their next game, a 59-27 win against Chula Vista on the 31st.
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