The Governor Thomas Johnson Patriots had to hit the road for their first game and sadly it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They received a tough blow on Tuesday as they fell 47-30 to Westminster. Governor Thomas Johnson has not had much luck with Westminster recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Despite the defeat, Governor Thomas Johnson saw an underclassman step up: Riley Kelly scored 8 points along with 9 rebounds and 3 blocks. Dakotah Bright Brubaker was another key contributor, scoring 7 points along with 4 steals.
Governor Thomas Johnson's loss dropped their record down to 0-1. As for Westminster, their win bumped their record up to 1-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Governor Thomas Johnson will take on Churchill at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westminster will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Gerstell Academy at 6:30 p.m. on January 8, 2024.
