WDHS Sports Week In Review/Preview: Brown Nearly Perfect

It was a busy week for the athletic program, and it produced more wins than losses. The boys’ and girls’ basketball team each continue to pile up the victories, while the wrestling team remains unbeaten as it continues to climb up the rankings. Meanwhile, Morgan Brown had a nearly flawless effort on the lanes, while MacKenna Angert swam laps around the competition.

Below is a look back at the week that was for the Eagles, as well as a glimpse at this week’s schedule.

BOYS' BASKETBALL

It was a big week for the Eagles, who picked up wins against Collingswood (63-43) and Haddon Township (51-47 in overtime.) Against the Panthers, Tom Jakubowski was feeling it, going off for a , while Justin Hansen poured in 17. The game was a huge bounce-back performance after a lopsided loss to Haddonfield a few days prior.

West Deptford kept the good times coming as Hansen scored four of his team-high 15 points in overtime to beat Haddon Township. Kyle Redrow connected on a pair of threes and finished with 10 points as the Eagles improved to 6-3, matching their entire win total from last season.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

The Eagles had an up and down week, (39-26) before defeating Haddon Township (50-41). West Deptford came out of the gates flat against the Panthers and ended up producing their lowest point total of the year as a three-game win streak was snapped.

The cold spell didn’t last long though, as West Deptford bounced back with a big win against the Hawks. Megan Kirschling and Danielle McKeown did the heavy lifting, scoring 18 and 17, respectively. Tarryn Bundy chipped in 10 as the Eagles improved to 6-3.

WRESTLING

The wins just for the wrestling team, who defeated Haddon Heights in a 34-33 thriller and followed up with a quad meet sweep of St. Augustine (37-34), Cherry Hill East (49-17) and Allentown (51-12). Gerald Owens had two pins in going 3-0 on the day while Griffin and Rory Bonner combined for three pins and a technical fall.

Check back later this week as we chronicle the Eagles' great start to a season that outsiders thought would involve a bit of rebuilding.

SWIMMING

It was a tough week for the swim team, which fell to 3-3 after losses to Gateway and Sterling. MacKenna Angert was a bright spot against the Gators, taking first place in the 100 backstroke and 200 free. Phil Palmer took first in the 500 free.

BOWLING

It was a good week for the girls’ bowling team, which took down Cherry Hill West and Camden Tech. Morgan Brown led the way in a 4-0 win over Camden tech, as she was nearly perfect in game one, with a 279. Steph Fanelli also had a good day, producing games of 191 and 181.

The boys’ bowling team went 0-3 on the week. Nick Grassi produced the top score in a loss to Hammonton, knocking down 243 pins, while Ryan Bilger cracked 200 twice.

THIS WEEK

–The throwers will be highlighted this week as they compete in the Colonial Conference shot put series Wednesday.

–The boys’ basketball team looks for continued road success as it travels to take on Haddon Heights Tuesday and Sterling Thursday.

–The girls’ basketball team also takes on Haddon Heights and Sterling, but will do so on the home court.

–The wrestling team likes to stay perfect against Gateway (Wednesday) and Collingswood (Friday).

–The swim team hosts Haddon Township Thursday at RiverWinds.

–The bowling teams will be back on the lanes Tuesday at Sterling.