If the Welch Wildcats were feeling good off their 55-32 takedown of the South Coffeyville Lions last Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Welch's rough 54-31 loss to Commerce on Tuesday might stick with them for a while. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Welch has suffered against Commerce since January 9, 2018.
When it comes to explaining why Welch lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mason Clinton. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points along with seven rebounds and two steals.
Welch has been struggling recently, as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for Commerce, the win makes it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-9.
Welch on the road again on Saturday and play against Oaks-Mission at 4:00 p.m. on January 27th. As for Commerce, they the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome Galena at 7:30 p.m. on January 26th. Galena presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Commerce in their respective states (Galena is ranked 158th in Kansas, while Commerce is ranked 426th in Oklahoma).
