The West Central Trojan boys basketball team got a big home win on Friday, February 19th. The Trojans defeated the Chamberlain Cubs, who entered the game with a 15-3 record.
The first half was close throughout. The Cubs had a 21-18 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Trojans ended the first half trailing by just a point, 31-30. The third quarter completely changed the game. West Central held Chamberlain to just three points while the offense exploded for 25 points. The Trojans in a matter of eight minutes went from trailing by a point to leading 55-34. West Central continued to roll in the fourth quarter outscoring Chamberlain 19-15.
Derrick Eich had 15 points to lead the West Central scoring attack. Hunter Hagerty finished with 13 points and five rebounds. Zane Crawford added 11 points. Wilson Droge and Jaxon Skinner both had four rebounds each in the game.
West Central (12-6) will host Elk Point-Jefferson on Monday, February 22nd.