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Warrenton edges Saint Charles West 51-47 in boys’ thriller
Summary
Warrenton defeated Saint Charles West 51-47 in a close boys’ Gateway Athletic Conference game. Warrenton’s defense and late free throws decided the game. Saint Charles West’s Carson Gurdaman led all scorers with 18 points; Warrenton’s Diedrich Forrest had 15 and Brody Meyer 12.
Warrenton beat Saint Charles West 51-47 in a Gateway Athletic Conference boys game at Warrenton High School, holding off a late West push to secure the victory.
The game remained tight throughout; the teams went into halftime separated by a single point and traded leads in the fourth quarter. Warrenton built a late advantage through aggressive defense, offensive boards and successful free-throw shooting in the final minute of play.
Carson Gurdaman led Saint Charles West with 18 points, according to the broadcast. Warrenton received a two-pronged effort from Diedrich Forrest (15 points) and Brody Meyer (12 points). Taylor Anderson (Warrenton) was a frequent target inside and contributed rebounds and late free throws that helped preserve the lead in the closing seconds, as described on air.
In the final minute Warrenton’s pressure forced turnovers and sent opponents to the line; West’s final long attempt missed as the clock expired and Warrenton held on for the four-point margin.
Announcers flagged Warrenton’s improved interior play and discipline on out-of-bounds and late-clock situations as reasons for the win. The broadcast named Carson Gurdaman the top performer for Saint Charles West and Diedrich Forrest and Brody Meyer as Warrenton standouts.
According to the broadcast, Saint Charles West and Warrenton are scheduled to play other conference opponents in the coming days: Saint Charles West is slated to play Friday, Feb. 14, and Warrenton’s next game is scheduled for tomorrow (weather permitting).
