Varsity Boys Basketball Strikes Down Vandegrift 65-38

Mallory Milner, Reporter| January 21, 2022

  • Skye Drechsler ’23 goes for a 3-pointer as the bell rings to finish off the game.

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  • Team Captain Zach Engels ’22 makes a layup on a fast break, leaving the Vipers behind.

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  • Gabe Parr ’23 makes an amazing layup while a defender trails him.

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  • Carson King ’22 protects the ball, keeping the defense away from it while he waits for an open teammate.

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  • Zach Engels ’22 gives his teammates a signal while they play defense to throw off their opponents.

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  • Carson King ’22 finds an open path to the hoop and takes a shot.

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On Friday, Jan. 14, the varsity basketball boys triumphed 65-38 in an exciting match against the Vandegrift Vipers, bringing their already impressive record to 22-3. 

Despite losing the tip off, the Warriors began the match with many offensive and defensive successes. They displayed noticeable energy and connection, dominating the entirety of the first half, finishing off the first quarter in the lead 18-11, and the first half 30-20. 

Westwood carried on this momentum into the second half, resulting in many opportunities at the hoop. In addition to their great number of offensive successes, they did a particularly good job at shutting down all offensive advances made by the Vandegrift as well. The Warriors yet again finished the third quarter in the lead 46-28, and won the game 65-38. 

The Varsity boys are scheduled to play their next game vs Hutto Tuesday, Jan. 25.