The Shawnee Mission West Vikings's game last Thursday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They strolled past West with points to spare, taking the game 47-33. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Shawnee Mission West has managed all season.
West's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Teairra Gonzales, who scored seven points along with five rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Rebecca Bearman, who scored five points along with ten rebounds.
Shawnee Mission West's win bumped their record up to 2-5-1. As for West, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 4-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Shawnee Mission West and the Lions will face off at 11:00 a.m. on January 27th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Lawrence presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Vikings in Kansas (the Lions are ranked 95th, while the Vikings are ranked 246th). As for West, they and the Trojans will face off at 11:00 a.m. on January 27th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Topeka is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
