There's no place like home for Westland, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Big Walnut Golden Eagles on Friday, sneaking past 64-62. The win was all the more spectacular given the Cougars' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 383rd, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 104th).
Breaker Heller Jr.
| 02/21/25 vs Big Walnut | 2 |
| 02/14/25 @ Hayes | 3 |
| 02/07/25 @ Westerville South | 6 |
| 02/04/25 @ Westerville North | 2 |
| 01/31/25 @ Dublin Scioto | 2 |
| + 2 more games |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Westland to victory, but perhaps none more so than Breaker Heller Jr., who went 6-for-15 en route to 20 points and six assists. Heller Jr. is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Phoenix Funderburke, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten rebounds.
Westland's record now sits at 7-15. As for Big Walnut, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-9.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Westland will head out to take on Olentangy Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Olentangy Liberty will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Westland surely won't give up without a fight. As for Big Walnut, they will be playing at home against Briggs at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Big Walnut is facing Briggs at the right time seeing as Briggs is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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