Basketball Recap: Westover Victorious

There's no place like home for Westover, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Tuesday. They slipped by the Overhills Jaguars 54-53 on Friday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 54-49 back in January.

Westover was led to victory by Jaeden Jones and DeMarious Hall. Jones went 8 of 18 en route to 21 points, while Hall went 5 for 10 on his way to 15 points. That's the most points Hall has posted since back in December of 2024.

When it comes to explaining why Overhills lost, don't look at Jaiden Odom. Despite the final result, he posted 13 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Cj Roland was another key player, putting up 11 points.

Westover's victory bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Overhills, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-7.

Westover didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 62-59 win against Terry Sanford on the 4th. As for Overhills, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 56-49 victory against Harnett Central on the 4th.