Westwood's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. They managed a 53-49 victory over the South Fork Bulldogs. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Westwood's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jihla Greer, who posted 20 points and five boards. That makes it three consecutive games in which Greer has scored at least a third of Westwood's points. Te'Anaina Rivers was another key player, putting up 12 points and three steals.
Despite the defeat, South Fork saw an underclassman step up: freshman Vivianna Morales dropped a triple-double on 14 points, 16 rebounds, and ten blocks. Those ten blocks set a new season-high mark for Morales. The team also got some help courtesy of Kylee Brooks, who had eight points and four steals.
Westwood now has a winning record of 8-7. As for South Fork, they dropped their record down to 0-11 with the loss, which was their 14th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Westwood won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Port St. Lucie at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Port St. Lucie will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Westwood surely won't give up without a fight. As for South Fork, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll challenge Centennial at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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