Sonoma Academy guard Lael Gott (left) is defended by Upper Lake’s Tristin Rhodes during a North Central League II battle between the two varsity girls teams Wednesday night in Santa Rosa. Upper Lake came away with a 44-24 victory. Rhodes hit a 3-pointer early on for the Cougars while Gott finished with four points, including a 3-pointer. Upper Lake improved to 3-0 in league play and 11-2 overall with the win while Sonoma Academy fell to 2-1 and 4-5. It was part of a three-game set between the two schools as the junior varsity and varsity boys also squared off, the host Coyotes winning 38-36 in JV action and 55-41 in the varsity boys game. (Photos by Brian Sumpter)
