Basketball Game Preview: Branford Hornets vs. Haddam-Killingworth Cougars

The Branford Hornets will head out to face off against the Haddam-Killingworth Cougars at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.

Branford is headed into the contest having just suffered their biggest loss since December 16, 2024 on Wednesday. They lost 55-32 to Sheehan. The Hornets have struggled against the Titans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.

Meanwhile, Haddam-Killingworth didn't have quite enough to beat North Branford on Wednesday and fell 43-41. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cougars have suffered against the Thunderbirds since January 24, 2020.

This is the second loss in a row for Haddam-Killingworth and nudges their season record down to 7-5. As for Branford, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.