Warsaw W suffered their biggest loss since December 10, 2024 on Monday. They took a blow against the Gilead Christian Eagles, falling 45-17. The matchup marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
01/27/25 @ Gilead Christian | 8 |
01/10/25 vs Coshocton Christian | 7 |
12/27/24 @ Varsity Opponent | 4 |
12/02/24 @ Varsity Opponent | 4 |
11/18/24 vs Reimer Road Baptist Christian | 4 |
Despite the defeat, Warsaw W saw an underclassman step up: freshman Gavin Gress posted eight points and six boards. Those eight points gave Gress a new career-high.
Even though they lost, Warsaw W smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in four consecutive games.
Talan Blankenship was the offensive standout of the match as he went 7 for 9 en route to 18 points. Aden Wagner was another key player, putting up four points along with ten rebounds and five steals.
With the loss, Warsaw W broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 7-10. As for Gilead Christian, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season.
Warsaw W will challenge Gospel Haven Academy at 7:00 p.m. on February 4th. Gospel Haven Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Warsaw W surely won't give up without a fight. As for Gilead Christian, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 47-44 defeat against Zanesville Christian on the 31st.
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