Middle School basketball was featured on Thunder Radio on Thursday night as Westwood hosted Moore County. The Lady Rockets jumped out to a 16-3 lead after the 1st quarter and was not really tested in the game. Westwood led by as many as 20 points before picking up the conference win, 45-31.
Leading the scoring for the Lady Rockets was Bryleigh Gray who played solidly all night as she scored 14. Anna Johnson had a strong 1st half and because of the score saw limited play in the 2nd half to finish with 12. Gray was named the Crazy Daisies Player of the Game.
The Rocket boys had a difficult time in the first half falling behind Moore County 18-6 at halftime. In the 2nd half the Rockets were able to cut the Raider lead to 5, but Moore County pulled away late for a 37-23 win.
Konor Heaton and Eli Felice led Westwood in scoring with 6 points each. Heaton earned the Crazy Daisies Player of the Game.
Westwood is back at home at Joel Vinson Gym on Monday night against Fayetteville and Thunder Radio will broadcast the games as part of the First National Bank Hometown Sports Series.