Groesbeck was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 52-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Trojans. While losing is never fun, the Goats can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1090th, while the Trojans are ranked 469th).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead West to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ayden Poteet, who posted eight points and six rebounds. Another player making a difference was Easton Rinewalt, who earned 12 points and three steals.
Groesbeck's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for West, their victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 7-2.
Groesbeck will take on Iola in a tournament on Friday. As for West, they will be taking part in a tournament against Vanguard College Prep at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. West is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 61.6 points per game this season.
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