While the West Chargers couldn't quite beat the Shawnee Mission North Bison on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 46-point defeat they were dealt two weeks ago. West fell just short of Shawnee Mission North by a score of 49-47. West has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, West still got an impressive performance from Jalen Foy, who scored 15 points along with five rebounds and three blocks. Caleb Noonoo was another key contributor, scoring ten points.
West struggled to get the ball back on offense and finished the game with only four offensive rebounds. That's the fewest offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
West has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season. As for Shawnee Mission North, their victory bumped their record up to 3-7.
West won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Lawrence at 2:00 p.m. on January 19th. Lawrence is hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. Shawnee Mission North won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Highland Park on January 19th. One thing working in Highland Park's favor is that they have posted big point totals every time they've taken the court this season.
