West Geauga is preparing for their first conference matchup of the season on Wednesday. They will head out to face off against the Orange Lions at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
On Saturday, West Geauga didn't have too much trouble with Geneva as they won 69-55. The Wolverines haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Orange not only won on Saturday, but they posted their biggest win since November 29, 2024 (when they won 63-36). They were the clear victors by a 56-34 margin over Beachwood.
Orange's win came from a few key players West Geauga will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Alex McCulloch, who went 8-for-14 to rack up 18 points and five boards. Another player making a difference was Jaylhin Sheppard, who posted nine points along with seven assists and six rebounds.
Orange smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since the start of last season.
West Geauga now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Orange, their win bumped their record up to 2-0.
West Geauga strolled past Orange when the teams last played back in January by a score of 52-37. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wolverines since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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