This season hasn't been kind to the Manzanola Bobcats, who are still winless after their sixth match. They were outmatched by Kim/Branson at home and fell 55-18. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Manzanola in their matchups with Kim/Branson: they've now lost five in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Manzanola lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Canye Trujillo. Despite the final result, he scored ten points along with four blocks. That was a full 55.6% of Manzanola's points, marking the third time in a row he's earned more than a third of the team's points.
Kim/Branson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Will Doherty, who scored 11 points along with two steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Doherty has scored all season. Trotter Watkins was another key contributor, scoring eight points along with three steals.
Manzanola's loss was their third straight at home, which bumped their record down to 0-6. As for Kim/Branson, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Manzanola will take on Colorado School for the Deaf Blind at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Kim/Branson won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Wiley at 2:00 p.m. on January 20th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Colorado (Wiley is ranked 277th, while Kim/Branson is ranked 279th).
