The third road game was the charm for West, as they earned their first away win of the season. They were the clear victors by a 61-37 margin over the Hillsboro Eagles on Tuesday. This was payback for the Trojans, who suffered a 64-40 loss the last time these two teams met.
West had a senior duo take command as Ayden Poteet dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds and AJ McGlothen posted 16 points along with seven boards and five steals. John Crain was another key player, putting up six points.
West smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 13 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Hillsboro's loss came despite strong showings from Braylen Benson and Owen Dansby. Benson went 6-for-9 to rack up 14 points and five rebounds, while Dansby had eight points and nine boards. Tyrin Washington also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
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| 12/02/25 - Away | 61-37 W |
| 12/07/23 - Away | 40-64 L |
| 12/08/22 - Away | 38-69 L |
| 12/09/21 - Neutral | 48-57 L |
| 12/11/20 - Home | 74-69 W |
| 11/19/16 - Home | 52-66 L |
West's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Hillsboro, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
West didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 63-47 win against C.H. Yoe on the 4th. As for Hillsboro, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 72-47 loss against Teague on the 4th.
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