One of the most successful overall seasons in recent Weston Junior High School history came to a glorious end this Monday and Tuesday as WJH “broke out the broom” by sweeping Choudrant and Dodson in girls and boys action. 

The pair of victories by both gave the two teams a combined 36 wins on the year, setting a new junior high school record of most combined victories in a season. For the Lady Wolves, the 42-27 victory over Choudrant and the 34-16 triumph over Dodson gave WJH a final 14-4 record as they ended the season on a three-game winning streak and wins in 12 of their last 13 games. 

The boys’ team was even better as the 56-27 victory over Choudrant and the 66-18 domination of Dodson completed their quest for perfection that saw Weston win 22 straight games this season without a loss. 

“You always hope to win every game you play, but very seldom does that end in being a reality. It was definitely an unforgettable season,” said WJH head coach Jacob Otwell. “These guys are special and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to coach them.”

Monday, October 29th

Weston 42 Choudrant 27 (girls) – Kate Keiffer’s 12 points led a balanced attack as Weston steadily pulled away after the two teams ended the first quarter tied at 10-10. Mallory Malone also reached double digits with 10 points, with both Saniyah Saulsberry and Don’Nia Spence checking in with 9 points each, the total for Spence being a new season high. Rachel Bandy also added a basket. 

Weston 56 Choudrant 27 (boys) – A 21-6 second quarter advantage opened up a close game after one quarter as Weston stormed their way to their 21st victory in a row with no losses. Leighton Younse reached double digits in scoring for the 6th time in the last 7 games with a game high 18 points, while Colton Otwell poured in a new career high with 17 to pace the Wolves’ high scoring attack. Aundrea Spence finished with five, Eli Henderson and Bryce Tolar scored four each, and both Dane Clifton and Qynlyn Snuggs hit a fourth-quarter 3-pointer to round out the scoring.  

Tuesday, September 30th

Weston 34 Dodson 16 (girls) – The Lady Wolves tied a national record that can never be broken by holding Dodson scoreless in the first half, which allowed head coach Jennifer Tolar the opportunity to get everyone in the game, leading to nine Lady Wolves scoring, including Daijah Millien, who netted her first 6 points of the year. Evie Delaney also set a new career high with 5 points, while Saniyah Saulsberry and Kate Keiffer finished with 4 points each. Mallory Malone, Don’Nia Spence, Hannah Aldy, and Aubrie Maxwell all tallied two points apiece. Rachel Bandy led all WJH scorers with 7 points. 

Weston 66 Dodson 18 (boys) – The desire to finish the season with a perfect record was immediately evident as the Wolves blasted their way to a 22-0 first quarter lead on the way to setting a new season record in team scoring for one game. Dane Clifton saved his best game for the last as he led Weston’s offensive attack with 11 points. Colton Otwell netted 9, Bryce Tolar added 8, Leighton Younse scored 7, and the trio of Cason Conn, Eli Henderson, and Aundrea Spence all chipped in with six points apiece. Three additional Wolves either set new or tied season scoring standards, with Victor Washington finishing with five and both Elijah McClellan and Darrell Guinn making four points each.