In a game that saw the teams combine for 315 yards on 33 penalties, and a final score of 47-31, Escalon’s varsity football team escaped with the victory. They were on the road, traveling to Downey High School in Modesto to face off with the Enochs Eagles in the football season opener on Aug. 26. Knotted 13-13 at the half, the Cougars did make some adjustments and came out with an efficient offensive effort in the second half, but still need to turn it up a few notches on defense if they want to stay in the win column.