It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Wes-Del had no problem doing just that on Wednesday. They blew past the Southern Wells Raiders, posting a 71-39 win. The Warriors have beaten the Raiders the last three times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Raiders has come to flipping the script.
Josiah Love
| 03/05/25 vs Southern Wells | 28 |
| 02/25/25 @ Southern Wells | 23 |
| 02/21/25 vs Blue River Valley | 33 |
| 02/14/25 vs Eastbrook | 17 |
| 02/11/25 @ Blackford | 23 |
Wes-Del got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Josiah Love out in front who went 12-for-18 en route to 28 points. The match was Love's fifth in a row with at least 17 points. Another player making a difference was Julian Carpenter, who almost dropped a double-double with 13 points and nine boards.
Wes-Del was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. They are 9-4 when they've passed the ball that well.
Despite the defeat, Southern Wells saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Landon Johnson posted 20 points. Joshua Aulbach was another key player, putting up six points.
Wes-Del's record is now 10-12. As for Southern Wells, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-21.
Looking ahead, Wes-Del will face off against Daleville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Wes-Del will be up against Daleville's rather soft defense (which has allowed 61.76 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Southern Wells does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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