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Folsom Today
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Folsom Bulldogs Defeat McClatchy Lions in Playoff Battle
Folsom extends winning streak against McClatchy to seven games
Feb. 27, 2026 at 10:03pm
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The Folsom Bulldogs narrowly defeated the McClatchy Lions 65-63 in a playoff matchup. Folsom's Alec Day had an impressive performance with 13 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while teammate Jack Shull scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. The win extends Folsom's winning streak against McClatchy to seven games.
Why it matters
This playoff game was a crucial matchup between two strong high school basketball programs in California. The outcome impacts the teams' playoff seeding and momentum heading into the next round of the postseason.
The details
Folsom's victory on Friday was fueled by standout offensive efforts from Alec Day and Jack Shull. Day shot 5-for-10 from the field, finishing with 13 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Shull also had a strong game, shooting 43% and scoring 16 points to go with 7 rebounds. The win improved Folsom's record to 25-5, while McClatchy fell to 24-5 and saw their 7-game winning streak snapped.
- The game was played on Friday, February 27, 2026.
The players
Alec Day
A Folsom Bulldogs player who had 13 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the playoff win.
Jack Shull
A Folsom Bulldogs player who scored 16 points and grabbed 7 rebounds in the playoff victory.
Folsom Bulldogs
The high school basketball team that defeated McClatchy 65-63 in the playoff game.
McClatchy Lions
The high school basketball team that lost to Folsom 65-63 in the playoff matchup.
What’s next
Folsom has already played their next matchup, a 72-65 defeat against Sheldon on February 24th. McClatchy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
The takeaway
This playoff battle between Folsom and McClatchy showcased the intense competition and high-level talent in California high school basketball. The outcome will impact the teams' postseason seeding and momentum as they continue their pursuit of a championship.
