After a solid team win over Crestview in their previous game, the WB Freshman Boys basketball team was looking to build on that momentum as they traveled to Columbiana to face the Clippers. The game turned into a high-scoring affair, but Columbiana's offense got hot, and the Warriors fell 48-36.

Austin Hawk had an exceptional performance, scoring 22 of the team's 36 points. His scoring kept the Warriors competitive throughout the game. Mason Cosma also contributed, adding 6 points to the total.

With the loss, West Branch drops to 2-6 on the season. The Warriors will look to bounce back on Thursday when they travel to Alliance. West Branch defeated Alliance earlier this season at home and will be looking for another strong performance. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 PM.