It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Winfield can now relate to. They took a 49-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Nitro Wildcats. The match marked the Generals' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Nitro's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Derek Lowe, who shot 42% from the field on his way to 14 points. That's the most points Lowe has posted since back in March of 2024. Ty Stephens 6'1 165Lbs was another key player, putting up eight points and five boards.
Winfield has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-11 record this season. The victory made it two in a row for Nitro and bumps their season record up to 17-6.
Winfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Nitro, a feisty cat fight will be fought as Nitro Wildcats duke it out with Chapmanville Regional Tigers at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday.
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