If the Brawley Wildcats were riding high off their 58-33 takedown of the Southwest EC Eagles last Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Brawley took a serious blow against Vincent Memorial on Wednesday, falling 77-45. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat Brawley has suffered since December 7, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Brawley lost, one person who can't be blamed is Breanna Montano. Despite the final result, she scored 21 points. Isabela Trujillo Sepulveda was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
Vincent Memorial's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Paola Longoria led the charge by scoring 24 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Longoria has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Dafne Borunda, who scored 13 points along with six steals and five assists.
Brawley has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-8 record this season. As for Vincent Memorial, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-5.
Brawley won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Calipatria at 7:00 p.m. on January 18th. Calipatria is coming into the contest on a three-game losing streak. Vincent Memorial won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Southwest EC at 5:30 p.m. on January 18th. Southwest EC is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
