Cruz Pitsinos of Westwood basketball
The Westwood Rockets and Lady Rockets fought hard but came up short on Friday night at home against Community. The Lady Rockets dropped a 32 to 23 decision while the Rockets lost in overtime 51 to 48.
After falling behind by 18 points in the 1st quarter, the Rockets Were able to battle back and tie the game at the end of regulation at 48. The Vikings had the only points in overtime to claim the conference win. Trenton Thompson led Westwood in scoring with 20 points, Cruz Pitsinos chipped in 17.
Valerie Barger of Westwood basketball
In the girls’ contest, a sluggish first half put the Lady Rockets in a 24 to 9 hole at the half. Westwood outscored Community in the 2nd half 14 to 12 but could not complete the upset bid. Valarie Barger led Westwood in scoring with 6 points, while Allie Roberts added 5 points for the Lady Rockets.
Westwood will travel to Chapel Hill on Monday for a conference matchup with Forrest. The girls’ game will tip off at 6:00 PM. Westwood will be back at home on Tuesday when they host Eagleville. Thunder Radio will bring you the broadcast of that doubleheader as part of the 1st National Bank Hometown Sports Series.
