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On Thursday night, the Lady Rockets kept their perfect conference record alive with a 39-37 win, but the Rockets suffered their first conference loss of the year 61-48 at Cascade.

Westwood Lady Rockets

The Lady Rockets had the edge through most of the game, holding a 29-13 lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Lady Champions battled back in the fourth to take a 37-36 lead in the final moments.

However, the Lady Rockets would not be denied victory, as Jerzee Ferrell hit a game-winning three pointer as time expired to give Westwood a 39-37 win.

The win keeps Westwood’s conference record perfect at 4-0 and improves their overall season record to 7-2.

Box Score: Westwood Lady Rockets (39) Maci Jackson 14, Jerzee Ferrell 13, Amelia Johnson 6, Mia Ahlijah 4, Zallona Dillard 2.

Cascade Lady Champions (37) Mady Davis 21, Caroline Insell 7, Kenzie Bledsoe 4, Jessie McElroy 4, Marisa Gulick 1.

Westwood Rockets

Cascade proved to be a tough challenge for the Rockets, as the Champions raced out to a 34-12 lead after the first half.

Westwood tried to chip away in the second half, even outscoring the Champions 23-15 in the final quarter, but the early hole dug by the Rockets proved to be too deep, as the Champions trotted away with a 61-48 victory.

With the loss, the Rockets fall to a 5-4 overall record and a 3-1 record in DRVC play.

Westwood Rockets (48) Isaiah Buchanan 12, Trenton Tanner 9, Brock Chritian 9, Kayden Campbell 8, Levi Jordan 6, Kingslee Miller 4.

Box Score: Cascade Champions (61) Ryan Frazier 19, Jonathan Barrett 18, Adien Overcast 7, Jackson Laughlin 6, Grady Johnson 5, Landon Comstock 4, Jeremy Weldon 2.

Westwood will return home for their next games against Eagleville on Monday, Nov. 11.