WEST BRANCH HITS THE GROUND RUNNING

In a commanding start to the season, West Branch exhibited dominance on the court with a resounding 51-24 victory over Cardinal Mooney. Despite a relatively close 13-8 score after the first quarter, the Warriors seized control in the second, amassing a 25-11 lead by halftime and maintaining their momentum throughout the game.

Sophia Gregory led the scoring charge for West Branch, delivering an impressive 20 points. Mikalyn Woods and Audrey Eaton contributed eight points each, while Livvie Showalter and Carter Shepard both added 5 points, highlighting the team’s well-distributed offensive efforts.

With this convincing win under their belt, West Branch is now gearing up for their Eastern Buckeye Conference (EBC) opener at home against Minerva on Wednesday. The strong start to the season undoubtedly positions the Warriors as a formidable force as they enter conference play.