Basketball Recap: Westside Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Dec 8, 2024, 9:50pm

Basketball Recap: Westside Wolves vs. Mayde Creek Rams

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After flying high against Lamar Consolidated last Thursday, Westside came back down to earth. The Westside Wolves came up short against the Mayde Creek Rams on Friday, falling 62-36. The Wolves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rams apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2016.

When it comes to explaining why Westside lost, don't look at Dakota Dale. Despite the final result, she posted four points plus three steals. Dale is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last four games she's played.

Even though they lost, Westside smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 12 consecutive matches.

Westside has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season. As for Mayde Creek, they now have a winning record of 8-7.

Westside has already played their next game, a 70-41 win against Wyatt on the 7th. As for Mayde Creek, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 47-30 victory against Heights on the 7th.

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