Westview hadn't done well against Lakeland recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Westview Warriors pulled ahead with a 52-51 photo finish over the Lakeland Lakers. For the Warriors, this counts as revenge for the 37-34 win the Lakers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in January.
| 12/17/24 @ Lakeland | 7 |
| 12/07/24 vs Churubusco | 5 |
| 01/10/24 vs Lakeland | 5 |
| 01/11/24 vs Garrett | 4 |
| 12/14/24 vs Central Noble | 4 |
Westview got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was JJ Whetstone out in front who posted 14 points and seven rebounds. Those seven rebounds gave Whetstone a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Bre Cory, who earned 12 points.
Lakeland lost despite a true team effort on offense, the best among them being Cara Schackow, who almost dropped a double-double on 14 points and nine boards. Schackow continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Dulce Canedo, who went 6 of 14 on her way to 19 points.
Westview's win ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 7-6. As for Lakeland, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Westview will take on Fremont in a holiday battle at at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Fremont will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Westview surely won't give up without a fight. Lakeland and Angola will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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