Preview: Kim/Branson Mustangs vs. South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Patriots
Kim/Branson is 2-8 against South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] since December of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Kim/Branson Mustangs will play host again and welcome the South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] Patriots, where tip off is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Thursday, Kim/Branson was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 40-39 to Granada.
Despite their loss, Kim/Branson saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Gianna Shiveley, who scored 13 points along with three steals, was perhaps the best of all. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Shiveley has scored all season. Ysabel Gonzalez was another key contributor, scoring 14 points.
Kim/Branson struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only two offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They were beaten by Eads 56-23. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] has scored all season.
Kim/Branson's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-7. As for South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett], their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-4.
Kim/Branson came up short against South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] in their previous matchup back in February of 2023, falling 37-28. Will Kim/Branson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
