Leland was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss. They took a 67-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Branham Bruins. While losing is never fun, the Chargers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 789th, while the Bruins are ranked 237th).
Saanvi Gunukula
| 02/07/25 @ Branham | 18 |
| 01/07/25 vs Evergreen Valley | 14 |
| 01/09/25 vs Branham | 13 |
| 12/07/24 vs Woodland Christian | 13 |
| 01/25/25 vs Christopher | 11 |
When it comes to explaining why Leland lost, don't look at Saanvi Gunukula. Despite the final result, she posted 18 points and three steals. Those 18 points gave Gunukula a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Venice Lu, who had nine points and five rebounds.
Even though they lost, Leland smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Leland's defeat dropped their record down to 4-15. As for Branham, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Leland will square off against Willow Glen at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Willow Glen is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.7 points per game this season. As for Branham, they will welcome Prospect at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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