Wakefield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 29th straight loss dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 55-25 loss at the hands of the Rural Vista [Hope/White City] Heat. The Bombers were not able to make up for their defeat to the Heat from their previous meeting back in February of 2024.
| 01/21/25 vs Rural Vista [Hope/White City] | 14 |
| 01/17/25 @ Peabody-Burns | 12 |
| 01/14/25 vs Herington | 11 |
When it comes to explaining why Wakefield lost, don't look at Kingsley Smith. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 13 points and 14 boards. Smith is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down 11 or more in the last three games he's played.
Even though they lost, Wakefield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive matchups.
Nathen Traynor was the offensive standout of the game as he went 6 for 13 on his way to 13 points. Grant Eskeldson was another key player, putting up seven points.
Wakefield's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Rural Vista [Hope/White City], their record is now 7-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wakefield will venture away from home to challenge Blue Valley on Tuesday. As for Rural Vista [Hope/White City], they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Peabody-Burns at 7:00 p.m. on February 4th.
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