Basketball Recap: Shawnee Mission West's Win Ends Five-Game Losing Streak at Home

Vikings

Team Score

12/20/24 vs Lawrence Free State	49
12/06/24 vs Highland Park	29
12/10/24 @ Blue Valley Southwest	23
12/13/24 @ Olathe East	21

Shawnee Mission West's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past the Lawrence Free State Firebirds with points to spare, taking the game 49-33. The Vikings' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Shawnee Mission West's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-3. As for Lawrence Free State, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.

Shawnee Mission West will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Shawnee Mission South at 5:30 p.m. on January 10, 2025. Lawrence Free State also won't see the court for a while: their next contest is against Olathe North at 5:30 p.m. on January 14, 2025.