Westview lost against the Bryan Bears back in December of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Westview fell just short of Bryan by a score of 52-49. Westview has struggled against Bryan recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Several Westview players turned in solid performances, despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tayvin Murphy, who scored 13 points along with six rebounds. Elijah Wilborn was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six rebounds.
Bryan got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was A'mare Bynum out in front who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds. The match was Bynum's seventh in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of LC Doss, who scored five points along with five assists.
Westview has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Bryan, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-1.
Westview won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Bellevue East at 1:45 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Bellevue East is hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. Bryan won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Bellevue West at 8:45 p.m. on December 30, 2023. Bellevue West knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past seven contests -- so hopefully Bryan likes a good challenge.
