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Sports: WDHS Week in Review/Preview

A look back at a light holiday week, as well as a glimpse into this week's schedule.

The bridge between Christmas and New Year’s saw little action for teams, but there were a few games to go around thanks to tournament action. The wrestling team continued to show why it is foolish to expect a decline this year, while the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams each earned a split of two tournament games.

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

WRESTLING

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The Eagles made a huge statement last week, at Egg Harbor Township Thursday.

The Eagles had two individual champions as Evan Zuzulock took gold at 120 pounds and Rory Bonner won the 182-pound title. Gerald (Towns) Owens was second at 220 and David Branco was second at heavyweight.

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West Deptford is back in action Wednesday as it hosts Overbrook, in the first of five-straight home contests.

BOYS' BASKETBALL

The Eagles took fifth in the Delran Holiday Tournament last week. The team struggled in its opener against Delran, falling 73-50, but bounced back to claim a 60-46 Tim Krott had a big effort in the win, finishing with 10 points, four steals and three assists. Kyle Redorw had a team-high 15 points, while Tom Jakubowski had 11.

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

After going toe-to-toe with Gloucester Catholic in the opening round of the Gloucester Catholic Christmas Tournament, West Deptford moved back above .500 with a in the consolation game.

Megan Kirschling scored a team-high 15 points, Danielle McKeown netted 14 and Tarryn Bundy added 12 as the Eagles improved to 3-2.

BOWLING

No games over the last week.

SWIMMING

No meets over the last week.

THIS WEEK

–The boys and girls swimming teams return from a two-week break to take on Pemberton at RiverWinds, Tuesday at 4 p.m.

–It’s rivalry week for the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams take on Gateway on Tuesday, followed by Haddonfield on Thursday.

–The bowling teams will go back-to-back as they face St. Augustine on Tuesday and Washington Township on Wednesday.

–The wrestling team looks to build on its solid start to the season against Overbook, Wednesday at 6 p.m.

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