Valerie Barger of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets traveled to Rutherford County on Monday night for a Duck River Valley Conference doubleheader with Eagleville. The Lady Rockets came up short in a 33 to 16 loss while the Rockets broke a 7 game losing streak in a 49 to 44 win.
The Lady Rockets were able to go toe to toe with the Lady Eagles for much of the first half trailing by 3 at intermission. Eagleville was able to pull away in the 2nd half as they outscored Westwood 21 to 7 after intermission to earn the season sweep over the Lady Rockets. Westwood was led in scoring by Valerie Barger who finished with 5 points. Haidyn Campbell finished with 4 points while Clarissa Barrera netted 3 free throws.
Trenton Thompson(#14 right) of Westwood basketball watched by Westwood coach Will Panell
After jumping out to a 14 to 2 lead in the boys’ game, Westwood saw Eagleville fight back to only trail by 4 points at the half. The Rockets dominated the 3rd quarter only to see the Eagles make it a game in the 4th quarter before closing the door. The Rockets were led in scoring by Trenton Thompson who scored 17 points. Cruz Pitsinos added 9 points and Wyatt Nugent finished with 7 points.
Westwood is off until Monday when they head to Lynchburg to face Moore County. Tip-off is set for 6 PM. Westwood’s next home game is on Thursday, December 1st when Cascade visits the Joel Vinson Gym for the Annual Teddy Bear Toss. Thunder Radio will be on hand to bring you the broadcast of all the festivities. Lucky Knott will bring you all the action on the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series.
