Basketball Recap: Westwood Find Success

Westwood lost to Lakewood two weeks ago, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Monday. The Westwood Redhawks escaped with a win against the Lakewood Gators by the margin of a single free throw, 41-40.

Westwood found their leader in sophomore Aneya Britt, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds. Britt has been hot, having posted ten or more boards the last six times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Destiny Omeire, who posted seven points and six rebounds.

Despite the defeat, Lakewood had strong showings from Zakiya Hodge, who earned 14 points, and Lauryn Nesmith, who put up 12 points.

Westwood's victory bumped their record up to 6-8. As for Lakewood, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.

Westwood will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Blythewood at 6:00 p.m. on January 3rd. Blythewood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.7 points per game this season. As for Lakewood, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 51-29 victory against Chambers on the 27th.