Falcons Show Fire, Depth, and Resilience Through Four-Game Stretch
The Folsom Lake College men's basketball team put together a revealing four-game stretch in mid-January, flashing offensive balance, physical play, and continued growth as the Falcons navigated a mix of road challenges and home matchups. Across the four games, Folsom Lake showed its ability to score in bunches, control the glass, and lean on both veteran leaders and bench production.
Falcons 88, American River 79
January 16, 2026 | Hutchison Gymnasium
Folsom Lake opened the stretch with a strong road performance at American River, pulling away late for an 88–79 win. The Falcons shot over 52 percent from the floor and placed constant pressure on the Beavers with their physicality inside.
Dylan Sayer led the charge with a dominant 29-point, 13-rebound double-double, while Ahmad Lloyd was perfect from the field (6-for-6) and added 15 points. Davell Brown chipped in 13 points, and the Falcons won the rebounding battle while forcing 18 turnovers, setting the tone with aggressive defense and efficient offense.
Falcons 85, San Joaquin Delta 71
January 20, 2026 | Folsom
Back at home, Folsom Lake carried that momentum into an 85–71 victory over San Joaquin Delta. The Falcons jumped out early and never trailed, using depth and ball movement to control the game.
Sayer continued his steady play with 18 points, while Jordan Sayer came off the bench to match him with 18 of his own, knocking down three triples. Moses Oginni anchored the interior with a 10-rebound effort, and the Falcons dominated the glass 48–32, turning rebounds into transition opportunities and clean second-chance looks.
Modesto 83, Falcons 59
January 23, 2026 | Folsom
The Falcons ran into a tough Modesto squad that controlled the tempo and pulled away in the second half. Despite the loss, Folsom Lake continued to compete, with Sayer pacing the offense with 16 points and several players contributing defensively.
While shots didn't fall consistently from deep, the game highlighted areas for growth and reinforced the importance of rebounding and shot selection as conference play tightened.
Sacramento City 97, Falcons 64
January 27, 2026 | Sacramento City College
Folsom Lake closed the stretch on the road against a high-powered Sacramento City team. The Falcons battled against one of the conference's most explosive offenses, gaining valuable experience against relentless pressure and pace.
Despite the result, the matchup served as a measuring stick as the Falcons continue to develop chemistry and consistency heading into the heart of the season.
Looking Ahead
Over the four games, Folsom Lake went 2–2, averaging strong scoring outputs in their wins while showcasing balanced contributions up and down the roster. With leaders like Dylan Sayer setting the standard and the bench providing meaningful minutes, the Falcons continue to build toward their best basketball as conference play unfolds.