If Westview was riding high fresh off their 64-22 takedown of Buena Vista last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Westview Wolverines came up short against the Bellevue West Thunderbirds on Tuesday, falling 70-44. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Wolverines have suffered since February 21, 2024.
Despite the loss, Westview still got an impressive performance from Cardy King, who posted 12 points and five boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Macy Kellner, who had eight points.
Even though they lost, Westview smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 13 offensive rebounds in three consecutive contests.
Bellevue West was led to victory by Vanna Reitsma and Jaycee Woodard. Reitsma went 5 for 6 en route to 12 points along with seven steals and six assists, while Woodard went 5 of 9 on her way to 17 points. Reitsma is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. Stevie Harley was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to eight rebounds and four blocks.
Wolverines
| 01/28/25 @ Bellevue West | 44-70 |
| 01/24/25 vs Buena Vista | 64-22 |
| 01/21/25 vs Papillion-LaVista South | 60-57 |
| 01/17/25 vs Marian | 64-57 |
| 01/16/25 @ Bellevue East | 55-45 |
Westview moved to 14-2 with that defeat, which also ended their eight-game winning streak. As for Bellevue West, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 9-6.
Westview wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 73-4 win against Omaha South on the 31st. Bellevue West has also already played their next game, a 55-43 victory against Lee's Summit West on the 30th.
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