Basketball Recap: Westwood Snaps Four-Game Streak of Losses on the Road

Sullivan Rickert

Points

12/19/25 @ Loyalton	22
12/12/25 vs Herlong	14
12/11/25 vs Burney	9
12/08/25 @ Paradise Adventist Academy	0
12/06/25 @ Plumas Charter	33
+ 3 more games

Loyalton came into Friday's matchup looking for another win against Westwood, but Sullivan Rickert wouldn't allow it. The Lumberjacks walked away with a 63-53 win over the Grizzlies on Friday with plenty of help from Rickert, who shot 41% from the field to rack up 22 points and five boards. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Another player making a difference was Bryson Hart, who posted five points. He continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played.

Westwood's victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-4. As for Loyalton, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-9.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. After both having extra time off, Westwood and Herlong will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:30 p.m. on January 6, 2026. The Lumberjacks are facing the Vikings at the right time seeing as the Vikings are stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Loyalton, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Portola at 6:30 p.m. on January 5, 2026. The Tigers have been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.