Skyridge hands Westlake its first loss of the year
In a matchup between two of the top seven teams in the RPI, it was the Falcons who came out on top to deal Westlake its first tally in the loss column this season. Trailing by one heading into the fourth quarter, Skyridge outscored the Thunder 19-11 over the final eight minutes of gameplay to secure a 52-45 win.
Skyridge sophomore Cambree Blackham led all scorers with 20 points on the night, including seven straight points in the fourth quarter. Blackham was followed by Kjirsten Gotberg and Shaeley Toole, who scored 13 and 12, respectively.
The Falcons forced 22 Westlake turnovers while only committing nine turnovers themselves — a differential that played the biggest role in the eventual victory.
“Tonight was the story of Skyridge basketball this season,” Skyridge head coach Shaylee Nielsen said. “Our defense gives us…

