Recap: Westover Patriots vs. Fayette County Tigers
Two teams were on the hunt for playoff glory, but only the Westover Patriots walked away with it. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Tigers 63-60. The victory was a breath of fresh air for Westover as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Westover's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aden Reese led the charge by scoring 16 points along with five assists. It was the first time this season that Reese scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Bryson Carter, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds.
When it comes to explaining why Fayette County lost on Wednesday, one person who can't be blamed is Donovan Henlon. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 rebounds. Christian McAllister was another key contributor, scoring 14 points along with five rebounds.
Westover's win bumped their record up to 14-12. As for Fayette County, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-8.
Westover will head out on the road to take on Benedictine at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Benedictine is coming into the contest with four straight wins at home, so Westover will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Fayette County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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