Basketball Recap: Kelso Extends Home Winning Streak to Three

Kelso won the last time they faced WF West and things went their way on Monday too. The Kelso Hilanders walked away with a 55-47 victory over the WF West Bearcats. The Hilanders didn't have much to brag about two games back, but this win makes it their second in a row.

Despite the loss, WF West still got an impressive performance from Grady L Westlund, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 20 rebounds. L Westlund is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down 11 or more in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Brumfield, who posted eight points.

Hilanders

Previous 3 Games (Home)

01/20/25 vs WF West	55-47
01/17/25 vs Evergreen	54-50
01/13/25 vs Washougal	55-52

Kelso's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-11. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.7 points per game. As for WF West, their loss dropped their record down to 6-9.

Kelso will venture away from home to face off against Heritage at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Heritage's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matches. As for WF West, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the WF West Bearcats face off against the Centralia Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. WF West is facing Centralia at the right time seeing as Centralia is stuck on an eight-game losing streak.