Kim/Branson is 4-0 against Manzanola since December of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Kim/Branson Mustangs will head out on the road to take on the Manzanola Bobcats at 4:00 p.m. Kim/Branson will be strutting in after a win while Manzanola will be coming in after a defeat.
Kim/Branson's four-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They put the hurt on La Veta with a sharp 68-46 win. Kim/Branson's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Kim/Branson got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Kolter Cranson out in front who scored 21 points along with six rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Cranson has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Brock Doherty, who scored 13 points along with seven rebounds and five steals.
Meanwhile, this season hasn't been kind to Manzanola, who are still winless after their fifth match. They were beaten by Walsh 58-16 on Friday. Manzanola was in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 32-7.
Manzanola's loss came about despite a quality game from Canye Trujillo, who scored six points along with five rebounds and two steals. Jullian Chavez was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Kim/Branson's victory bumped their record up to 2-6. As for Manzanola, they bumped their record down to 0-5 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Kim/Branson have been smashing the glass this season, having only averaged 23.8 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Manzanola struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 29.8 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Kim/Branson strolled past Manzanola in their previous meeting back in January of 2022 by a score of 52-34. Does Kim/Branson have another victory up their sleeve, or will Manzanola turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
