Basketball Recap: Mackenzie Mellon's Big Game Can't Quite Lead La Plata over Westlake

By Team Reports Feb 8, 2025, 12:51pm

Basketball Recap: La Plata Warriors vs. Westlake Wolverines

La Plata lost against Westlake back in February of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The La Plata Warriors fell 49-40 to the Westlake Wolverines.

Mackenzie Mellon

Points (Career)

02/07/25 vs Westlake12
12/18/24 vs Southern Maryland Christian Academy6
02/05/25 vs Patuxent4
12/21/24 @ Clinton Grace Christian3
12/11/24 vs Colonial Beach3

La Plata's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mackenzie Mellon, who posted 12 points. Those 12 points gave Mellon a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Zackyra Washington, who scored eight points along with 12 boards and three blocks.

La Plata has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 11 of their last 13 matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-15 record this season. As for Westlake, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-11.

Looking ahead, La Plata will venture away from home to challenge Thomas Stone at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Westlake, they will host St. Charles at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

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