Warrenton picks up second conference win

By Kelly Bowen, Staff Writer
Posted 1/29/25

Right off the bat, the Warrenton girls basketball team found themselves up 8-0 Friday night. Not only did they ensure a dominant start, but all eight points came from four different players, …

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Right off the bat, the Warrenton girls basketball team found themselves up 8-0 Friday night. Not only did they ensure a dominant start, but all eight points came from four different players, including Nyasia Love, Sophia Benke, Erin Klasing and Makayla Witthaus.

When asked what led to their success on the court, Love responded with one common theme: teamwork.

“Talking on the court, communicating, knowing who has who and just working together,” Love responded after the Warriors’ 45-32 win over Orchard Farm on Jan. 24.

Not only did the Warriors secure their second consecutive GAC North conference win in a row, but they have extended their winning streak to four games after Friday night’s win.

“I thought we came out ready to go. We knew what we wanted to accomplish as a team and we did just that to start the first half, and we kept rolling with it as the game went on,” Head Coach Hannah Logan said.

The winning streak did not come until the Warriors faced some adversity throughout the season. Before their recent success, Warrenton was on a six-game losing streak.

“I think just having confidence in each other, getting in the gym, getting extra shots up and staying locked in for the entire game [has led us to this point],” Logan said. “We have a new mentality and we’re ready to keep building on it.”

The team’s new mentality rallies around their capability. Logan noted the girls believe they are capable of winning, handling the ball when pressure is added and playing defense.

The Warriors are now 2-1 in conference play. Before the season started, the team wanted to capture their third straight conference title, and after Friday’s win, Logan is liking the direction the team is going.

“Now that it’s two conference wins in a row, we see that we could win conference again if we keep pushing like we are. [We need to] take every game as a new game, play hard, disciplined and composed,” Logan said.

Love echoed that she wants to get back to a conference title, in addition to working towards a winning record. As of Jan. 27, the Warriors sport a 5-8 record overall. She added that consistency, along with teamwork, have been two areas that have benefited them.

Overall, Witthaus led the team with 12 points, while Love and Klasing totaled nine. Zoe Duncan recorded seven.

Warrenton’s winning streak has ended since playing Orchard Farm, but they will play next in the Washington Tournament on Jan. 31. Their opponent is to be determined.


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