The W.F. West Bearcats experienced a setback on Tuesday, losing to the Aberdeen Bobcats by a score of 62-51. This defeat marks the first time since 2021 that the Bearcats have fallen to the Bobcats, ending a significant winning streak.
Aberdeen established dominance early in the game, taking a commanding 10-point lead in the first quarter. They continued to extend their advantage, leading by as much as 15 points at one stage. Despite a strong effort from W.F. West in the third quarter, where they managed to score 17 points, they could not maintain the momentum in the final quarter, ultimately succumbing to the Bobcats.
Leading the scoring for W.F. West was Wyatt Hoffman, who contributed 10 points. Close behind him were Race Rockey with 9 points, and a trio of players—Fox Rogerson, Alex Stafford, and Blake Hampton—each scoring 7 points. Other contributors included Hayden Rooney with 5 points, while both Gage Grisham and Luke McMillan added 3 points each.
W.F. West’s current record stands at 2-8 overall and 0-3 in the 2A EvCo league, marking their sixth consecutive loss. The Bearcats will aim to break this losing streak when they host Shelton on Thursday.
As W.F. West prepares for the upcoming game, the team will look to regroup and analyze their performance against Aberdeen, focusing on improving their offense and defense to secure a much-needed victory.
