There's no place like home for Lewis County, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They took down the Braxton County Eagles 58-42 on Monday. This was payback for the Minutemen, who suffered a 55-54 loss the last time these two teams met.
When it comes to explaining why Braxton County lost, don't look at Steve Boggs. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds. Boggs is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last five games he's played. Jamie Nettles was another key player, putting up seven points and nine boards.
Minutemen
| 02/17/25 vs Braxton County | 58-42 |
| 01/28/25 vs Grafton | 80-51 |
| 01/25/25 vs Greenbrier East | 69-63 |
| 01/23/25 vs East Fairmont | 56-41 |
Lewis County's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.8 points over those games. As for Braxton County, their defeat dropped their record down to 13-5.
Lewis County has already played their next game, a 99-55 victory against Frankfort on the 22nd. As for Braxton County, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 60-34 loss against Ritchie County on the 22nd.
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