Basketball Recap: Westmont's Higher State Rank on Full Display on Friday

By Team Reports Feb 3, 2025, 8:35am

Basketball Recap: Westmont Warriors vs. Branham Bruins

Westmont won the last time they faced Branham and things went their way on Friday too. The Westmont Warriors strolled past the Branham Bruins with points to spare, taking the game 65-49. Given the Warriors' advantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 191st, while the Bruins are ranked 822nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Despite the loss, Branham still got an impressive performance from Aiden - Joseph Vietvu, who posted 15 points and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Jimmy Scibetta, who earned six points.

Westmont's victory bumped their record up to 15-5. As for Branham, they dropped their record down to 5-15 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Westmont will welcome Pioneer at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Westmont knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past 11 games -- so hopefully Pioneer likes a good challenge. As for Branham, they will host Christopher at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Christopher will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Branham surely won't give up without a fight.

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