The West Side Pirates's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Thursday after their fourth straight loss. They were outmatched by Malad on the road and fell 71-22. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for West Side in their matchups with Malad: they've now lost four in a row.
Despite the loss, West Side saw an underclassman step up: Miley Cundick scored eight points.
West Side has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-14 record this season. As for Malad, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
West Side will look to defend their home court on Saturday against Aberdeen at 7:30 p.m. Aberdeen is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Malad, they will head out on the road to face off against Bear Lake at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Idaho (Bear Lake is ranked 16th, while Malad is ranked 18th).
