Portage suffered their closest loss since February 1, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Westfield Area Pioneers by a score of 67-64. The Warriors were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pioneers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.

Aidan Warfield
02/14/25 vs Westfield Area | 22 |
02/11/25 vs Mauston | 19 |
01/14/25 @ Mount Horeb | 19 |
12/10/24 vs Baraboo | 17 |
12/16/24 @ Adams-Friendship | 16 |
Despite the loss, Portage still got an impressive performance from Aidan Warfield, who went 8-for-17 on his way to 22 points and seven boards. Those 22 points gave Warfield a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Michael Nachreiner, who went 6-for-13 en route to 12 points.
Portage has traveled a rocky road recently having lost 12 of their last 13 matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 2-17 record this season. As for Westfield Area, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Portage will venture away from home to face off against Reedsburg at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Westfield Area, they will head out to take on Amherst at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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