West teams stay perfect

IOWA CITY - The first girls' and boys' basketball doubleheader of two this year was played on the hardwood of City High on Friday.

The West girls dominated on the front of the doubleheader. Seniors Danielle Craig and Mikaela Morgan led the Women of Troy with 20 points and 14 points, respectively. Senior leadership has been the focal point for their season, thus far. They are ranked fourth in the state and have yet to lose a game. The bench mainly consists of underclassmen, including freshmen Rachel Saunders and Logan Cook, who both played heavy minutes in the 74-46 victory.

On the back end, the West boys' team defeated City High, 64-40, in what was an intense atmosphere. With both student sections encouraging their respective schools, hoping for a victory. Yet the home court advantage seemed to be a moot point. The athleticism of the Trojans overwhelmed the Little Hawks. Junior Tanner Lohaus and sophomore Connor McCaffery both scored 17 points and junior Nate Barnes contributed off the bench with seven points.

The story of the game seemed to be transition baskets and big 3-point shots. This propelled the Trojans to victory, and the sweep of the doubleheader.

The boys' team will hope to stay undefeated when it challenges a tough Dubuque Wahlert team Tuesday. Wahlert defeated the Trojans last year in Dubuque. However, the Trojans will have home court advantage this winter as they hope the student section can roar them to a victory.

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