The Western Pioneers will square off against the Anaheim Colonists at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Western has given up an average of 53.9 points per game this season, but Friday’s game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Western is headed into the game having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 26, 2025 on Monday. They took a blow against Orange Lutheran, falling 82-45. The Pioneers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-14.
Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Anaheim ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They managed a 50-45 victory over Savanna. The game was the first time the Colonists have beaten the Rebels on their court since May 3, 2021.
Anaheim found their leader in freshman Carter Dean, who posted 23 points.
Anaheim has been performing well recently as they’ve won seven of their last nine matchups. That’s provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.9 points over those games. As for Western, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-15.
Western was able to grind out a solid victory over Anaheim when the teams last played two weeks ago, winning 49-42. Do the Pioneers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Colonists turn the tables on them? We’ll have the answer soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps