Westland can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 84-32 victory over the Bowsher BlueRacers. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
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Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Westland to victory, but perhaps none more so than Phoenix Funderburke, who made all 10 shots he took for 24 points along with eight steals and six assists. With that strong performance, Funderburke is now averaging an impressive 2.2 steals per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Breaker Heller Jr., who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 14 assists.
Funderburke wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Westland was working as a unit and finished the game with 26 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matches.
Westland's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Bowsher, they are on a seven-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Westland will be playing in front of their home fans against Dublin Scioto at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westland has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for Bowsher, they will venture away from home to face off against Maumee Valley Country Day at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Maumee Valley Country Day knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Bowsher likes a good challenge.
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