Pioneer suffered their closest loss since December 17, 2024 on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Westmont Warriors by a score of 59-56. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California basketball rankings (they are ranked 529th, while the Warriors are ranked 191st).
Pioneer has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-10 record this season. As for Westmont, they have been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pioneer will challenge Branham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pioneer is facing Branham at the right time seeing as Branham is stuck on an 11-game losing streak. As for Westmont, they will face off against Willow Glen at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Westmont knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 12 games -- so hopefully Willow Glen likes a good challenge.
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