Branford boys’ basketball team defends undefeated streak

Lee Trawick reporter2.riverbendnews@gmail.com The Branford High School boys basketball team opened the season 4-0, averaging an impressive 71.2 points per game. The team's success has been attributed to their strong perimeter shooting. On Tuesday, Nov. 5, the Buccaneers faced the Aucilla Christian Warriors, who had won two of their three games, including an overtime victory. The boys started the game strong, with Eiston Mikell scoring back-to-back three-pointers after Camden Gaskins's initial three-pointer. However, the Warriors were able to stage a comeback and narrow the lead to 17-15 by the end of the first quarter. The Buccaneers' defense took charge in the second quarter and held th