The Westminster varsity boys basketball team turned in an impressive early-season performance at the 55th Annual Peoples Bank & Trust Boys Basketball Tournament, hosted by Troy High School, finishing as the tournament runner-up after a strong three-game stretch.
The Wildcats opened the week on December 3 with a convincing 65–39 quarterfinal win over the tournament host Troy Trojans. Westminster's defensive pressure and balanced scoring set the tone, allowing the Wildcats to control the game from start to finish.
Two days later, on December 5, the Wildcats returned to the court for a semifinal matchup with the Hickman Kewpies. Westminster continued its dominant run, rolling to a 78–39 victory and securing a spot in the championship game.
Severe winter weather caused the tournament to be delayed early in the week and the title game relocated due to the delay, ultimately moving the matchup to Westminster on December 10. The Wildcats faced a talented Marquette Mustangs team in what proved to be a competitive championship battle.
Westminster edged ahead early, taking a 2-point lead after the first quarter, but Marquette responded with a late scoring surge to end the first half up by three. Despite the Wildcats' efforts to shift momentum in the second half, the Mustangs held on to their advantage until the final buzzer, handing Westminster a hard-fought defeat and securing the tournament championship. The Wildcats finished as runner-up in the prestigious 2025 Troy Buchanan Tournament, a strong showing in a competitive field.
The success extended beyond the varsity level as well. The JV team claimed 3rd place in the Ft. Zumwalt East Tournament, while the Freshman Wildcats captured the Metro League Championship, highlighting the depth and promise of Westminster's basketball program.
With standout performances across all levels, the Wildcats are building momentum early in the season—and the future looks bright for Westminster basketball.
