Black Hills was not able to break out of their rough patch  on Thursday as the team picked up their fifth straight  defeat. They lost  61-37 to the WF West Bearcats. While losing is never fun, the Wolves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage  in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings  (they are ranked 151st, while the Bearcats are ranked 12th).
 Black Hills' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was   Tyler Venable, who  posted 13  points and five  steals.  Kiley McMahon was another key player,  putting up 14 points.
Black Hills' record is now 5-5. As for WF West, they pushed their record up to 12-1 with the  victory, which was their fifth straight  on the road.
 Both  squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Black Hills will face off against Eatonville at 4:00  p.m.  on Saturday. As for WF West,  a feisty cat fight will be fought when  the WF West Bearcats  take on   the Aberdeen Bobcats at 7:00  p.m.  on Wednesday.
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