Westfield Bulldogs Defeat Patriot Pioneers
January 6, 2026
The top ranked Westfield Bulldogs looked every bit the part on Monday night, pulling away early and never trailing in 75-65 victory over the Patriot Pioneers in a matchup that carried the feel of a postseason preview.
Senior Jemon Price set the tone for Westfield, pouring in a game high 32 points while connecting on several deep three-pointers that stretched the Patriot's defense. The Bulldogs established control early behind sharp perimeter shooting and balanced scoring, building a lead that they would maintain for the full 32 minutes.
Patriot, entering the night unbeaten, answered with steady backcourt play from senior Sean Madigral, who finished with a team-high 18 points. Eliajah Gaskins added 16 points for the Pioneers and helped spark a late push with his usual mix of ball distribution and defensive pressure during a fourth period rally.
The victory improved Westfield to 12-1 on the season and reinforced its position atop the rankings. Patriot, meanwhile, slipped to 8-1, suffering it first loss but leaving little doubt that it remains a contender as the the season moves on towards the championship stretch.
The top ranked Westfield Bulldogs looked every bit the part on Monday night, pulling away early and never trailing in 75-65 victory over the Patriot Pioneers in a matchup that carried the feel of a postseason preview.
Senior Jemon Price set the tone for Westfield, pouring in a game high 32 points while connecting on several deep three-pointers that stretched the Patriot's defense. The Bulldogs established control early behind sharp perimeter shooting and balanced scoring, building a lead that they would maintain for the full 32 minutes.
Patriot, entering the night unbeaten, answered with steady backcourt play from senior Sean Madigral, who finished with a team-high 18 points. Eliajah Gaskins added 16 points for the Pioneers and helped spark a late push with his usual mix of ball distribution and defensive pressure during a fourth period rally.
The victory improved Westfield to 12-1 on the season and reinforced its position atop the rankings. Patriot, meanwhile, slipped to 8-1, suffering it first loss but leaving little doubt that it remains a contender as the the season moves on towards the championship stretch.