Basketball Recap: Mankato West's Luck Changes for the Better on Friday

Scarlets

Margin (Wins)

12/20/24 vs Winona	24
12/07/24 vs Faribault	9
12/05/24 @ Owatonna	11
11/26/24 @ Worthington	41

Mankato West had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 60-36 margin over the Winona Winhawks on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Scarlets have posted since November 26th.

Mankato West's victory bumped their record up to 4-9. As for Winona, they dropped their record down to 0-7 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road.

Mankato West and Winona could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Minnesota Rankings. Mankato West (ranked 223rd) will meet Austin (ranked 43rd) at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Meanwhile, Winona will take on Kasson-Mantorville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday down 231 places (370 vs. 139).