Warren hadn't done well against Galena recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Warren Warriors walked away with a 61-53 win over the Galena Pirates. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 64-43 back in January.
Treyton Pafford
| 02/14/25 @ Galena | 64% |
| 02/06/25 @ West Carroll | 42% |
| 02/04/25 vs Scales Mound | 28% |
| 02/03/25 @ Lena-Winslow | 25% |
| 02/01/25 vs Benton | 50% |
| + 17 more games |
Warren got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Treyton Pafford out in front who went 7-for-11 en route to 18 points and five rebounds. What's more, Pafford also posted a 64% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's achieved since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Beau Podnar, who went 5-for-8 to rack up 13 points and five assists.
The win made it two in a row for Warren and bumps their season record up to 21-7. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.5 points over those games. As for Galena, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-13.
Looking ahead, Warren will have a chance to keep the ball rolling against River Ridge at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday following yesterday's win. River Ridge has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games. As for Galena, they will be playing in front of their home fans against West Carroll at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Galena is facing West Carroll at the right time seeing as West Carroll is stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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