Branson puts on dominant defensive performance in CIF State Division IV girls basketball championship

The Bulls held Imperial to a record-low 23 points
Branson puts on dominant defensive performance in CIF State Division IV girls basketball championship
Branson puts on dominant defensive performance in CIF State Division IV girls basketball championship /

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Defense wins championships.

That sentiment was on full display Saturday morning at the Golden 1 Center as the Branson girls basketball team put on a defensive clinic in a 46-23 victory over Imperial in the CIF State Division IV girls basketball championship game.

The 23-point output by Imperial are the fewest points ever scored in a CIF girls basketball state championship game.

After an evenly played first quarter that finished with the score tied at 8-8, Branson turned up the defensive pressure. The Bulls did not allow a point in the second quarter, outscoring Imperial 14-0 to take a 22-8 halftime lead.

They poured it on in the third quarter, outscoring the Tigers 18-6 to put the game away.

Hannah Golan dominated the paint for Branson, racking up 21 points, 15 rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. Jaliyah Wiggins added 10 points, five rebounds, and three assists for Branson.

Sierra Morris led the Tigers with 11 points and eight rebounds.

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(All photos by Ralph Thompson)

CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson70
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson71
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson66
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson69
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson64
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson61
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson67
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson65
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson68
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson63
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson60
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson62
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson58
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson59
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson52
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson56
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson54
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson57
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson55
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson53
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson50
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson51
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson48
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson49
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson43
Hannah Golan
Photo by Ralph Thompson
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson44
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson47
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson46
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson42
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson41
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson39
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson40
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson36
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson32
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson35
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson34
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson38
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson37
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson33
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson30
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson31
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson27
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson29
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson67
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson67
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson26
CIF State Division IV Girls Championship March 12, 2022. Branson vs Imperial. Photo-Ralph Thompson28

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Lance Smith, SBLive Sports
LANCE SMITH, SBLIVE SPORTS

Lance Smith is a Reporter for SBLive Sports, covering basketball, football, and softball in California's Southern Section and LA City Section since 2019. He also covers Nevada and National Girls Basketball.