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On Monday night, the Westwood Lady Rockets dominated on defense in a 36-5 win while the Rockets out-dueled the Patriots 52-35 at Liberty School in Shelbyville.

Westwood Lady Rockets

Westwood’s defense fueled themselves to a good start, as the Lady Rockets outscored Liberty 7-3 in the first quarter.

The Lady Rockets continued to roll in the second quarter, scoring nine points while allowing only two to the Lady Patriots to take a 16-5 lead into halftime. 

Westwood’s tenacious defense continued after the halftime break, shutting out the Lady Patriots 20-0 in the second half to cruise to a 36-5 win.

Box Score: Westwood Lady Rockets(36) Jerzee Ferrell 11, Maci Jackson 6, Zallona Dillard 5, Lyza Cashion 4, Mia Ahlijah 3, Lexxi Van Zandbergen 2, Allee Wilmore 2, MaKenzie Meacham 2, Amelia Johnson 1.

Liberty Lady Patriots (5) McKinley Holland 2, Whitney Ledbetter 2, Arleigh Smith 1.

With the win, the Lady Rockets improve their season record to 4-1.

Westwood Rockets

The Rockets launched to a big lead in the opening quarter, outscoring the Patriots 19-6.

Liberty would have the edge in the second quarter, outscoring Westwood 9-8, but the Rockets remained ahead 27-15 entering the halftime break. 

Westwood added to their lead in the third, outscoring the Patriots 10-6 to lead 37-21 heading into the fourth quarter.

The Rockets would outscore the Patriots 15-14 in the fourth and cruise to a 52-35 win.

Box Score: Westwood Rockets (52) Isaiah Buchanan 16, Brock Christian 12, Kayden Campbell 8, Hayes Shemwell 7, Levi Jordan 3, Luke Christian 2, Tucker Linzey 2, Trenton Tanner 2.

Liberty Patriots (35) Emmanuel Cruz 15, Sebastian Casteel 9, Boone Gray 5, Breek Themm 4, Jeison Herrera 2.

The Rockets improve to 3-2 with the win over the Patriots.

Both Westwood basketball teams will travel to Forrest for their next game on Wednesday, Oct. 30.