Webster's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They managed a 53-48 win over the Bristow Pirates. The Warriors have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Pirates, too.
Webster got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Terrance Franklin out in front who posted 12 points along with seven boards and five assists. Jeremiah Kimble was another key player, going 8 of 12 en route to 21 points.
Bristow's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brian Hopgood. Jr., who dropped a double-double on 23 points and 14 rebounds. With that strong performance, Hopgood. Jr. is now averaging an impressive 15.6 points per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Ty Bishop, who posted five points along with 11 boards and four steals.
Webster's win bumped their record up to 5-7. As for Bristow, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Webster will welcome Mercy School Institute at 7:00 p.m. on January 16th. As for Bristow, they will host Sperry at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bristow is facing Sperry at the right time seeing as Sperry is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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