Basketball Recap: Tayshaun Jackson's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Las Vegas over Weston Ranch

It was a proper cat-fight when Las Vegas faced off against Weston Ranch on Friday. The Las Vegas Wildcats might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting the Weston Ranch Cougars an easy 64-44 victory. The loss was a bit of a surprise, as the Wildcats came into the match with a sizable advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 46th in Nevada, while the Cougars are ranked 226th in California).

Las Vegas' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tayshaun Jackson, who went 5 of 11 en route to 13 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mychael Walker, who posted eight points.

Weston Ranch's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Darrion Lilly, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten boards. Lilly is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Damien Rease, who put up ten points in addition to six assists and three steals.

Las Vegas has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season. As for Weston Ranch, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a massive bump to their 3-4 record this season.

Las Vegas wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 71-53 defeat against Laramie on the 21st. As for Weston Ranch, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 56-53 loss against Buchanan on the 21st.