The W.F. West boys basketball team suffered a setback against Aberdeen on February 6, 2024, losing 62-51. This defeat marks the first time the Bearcats have lost to the Bobcats since 2021. Aberdeen established dominance early in the game, building a substantial lead that W.F. West struggled to overcome.
Aberdeen’s strong start saw them take a 10-point lead in the first quarter, which expanded to 15 points by halftime. Despite a spirited effort from W.F. West, who scored 17 points in the third quarter, they could not maintain that momentum in the final frame, managing only 12 points.
Wyatt Hoffman led the Bearcats with 10 points, while Race Rockey contributed 9 points. Fox Rogerson, Alex Stafford, and Blake Hampton each added 7 points to the team’s total. Hayden Rooney scored 5 points, with both Gage Grisham and Luke McMillan contributing 3 points each.
Aberdeen’s scoring was spearheaded by Miguel Quesada and Javier Garcia, who each netted 18 points, while Luis Raya added 17 points. The well-rounded performance from the Bobcats proved decisive in securing their victory.
This loss brings W.F. West’s record to 2-8 overall and 0-3 in the 2A Evergreen Conference, marking their sixth consecutive defeat. The Bearcats will seek to snap their losing streak during their upcoming home game against Shelton on February 8, 2024.
The Bearcats are looking to regroup after this tough loss and will aim to leverage their home-court advantage against Shelton. The urgency to break their losing streak is palpable, as the team hopes to regain momentum in their season.