If West Washington was riding high fresh off their 77-55 takedown of Rock Creek Academy last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Senators took a 62-58 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trinity Lutheran Cougars on Saturday. Surprisingly, this marked the fifth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor in this series.
Trinity Lutheran got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Hudson Lang out in front who posted 19 points and three steals. The game was Lang's fourth in a row with at least 17 points. Reed Mellencamp was another key player, shooting 42% from the field en route to 17 points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
West Washington's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Trinity Lutheran, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. West Washington will venture away from home to square off against Perry Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Senators are facing the Commodores at the right time seeing as the Commodores are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Trinity Lutheran, they will head out on the road to challenge Bedford North Lawrence at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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