Filer was the 66-57 winner over Wendell when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Filer Wildcats took a 62-55 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wendell Trojans on Tuesday. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Wendell's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jordon Swainston led the charge by going 8 of 13 en route to 23 points and three steals. With that strong performance, Swainston is now averaging an impressive 15.8 points per game. Another player making a difference was Jonathan Swainston, who went 9 of 14 on his way to 19 points.
Filer's loss dropped their record down to 2-4. As for Wendell, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Filer will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Marsh Valley at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2025. One thing working in Filer's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three matchups. As for Wendell, they will host Declo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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