Wakefield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They took a 38-30 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Goessel Bluebirds. The Bombers lost against the Bluebirds in their previous head to head back in February of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 53-24 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Wakefield lost, don't look at Kingsley Smith. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 11 points and 15 rebounds. That was a full 36.7% of Wakefield's points, marking the fourth time in a row he's posted more than a third of the team's points. Noa Laffery was another key player, putting up nine points.
Wakefield's loss dropped their record down to 1-14. As for Goessel, they picked up their first home victory, bumping their record up to 3-13.
Coming up, Wakefield will take on Solomon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Goessel, they will challenge Elyria Christian at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elyria Christian will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Goessel surely won't give up without a fight.
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