The first half of the season closed on a strong note for the Winfield-Mt. Union basketball teams last week with a sweep of Louisa-Muscatine in Letts. 

In a battle for second place in the Southeast Iowa Super Conference North Division, the WMU girls clamped down defensively for a 43-29 win over the Falcons (6-1, 5-1). The Wolves got out to a slow start offensively by trailing 5-2 after one and 15-13 at the break, but the road squad dominated the final 16 minutes by a 30-14 count to seize victory. It was a balanced night with no one in double figures, but all five starters recording at least six points. Keetyn Townsley, Keely Malone, and Bradie Buffington all had nine points while Melina Oepping hauled in nine rebounds to go with nine steals. WMU improved to 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the division, just behind Mediapolis’ 7-0 mark. 

The boys bounced back from a WACO loss a few days prior to storm past the Falcons (0-7, 0-5) by a 65-31 count. It was 21-10 after one, 39-15 at the break, and 56-23 after three to put the night to bed. The Wolves were plus 12 in the turnover margin and rebounding department. Four players were in double figures led by Abram Edwards with 18 points, 13 rebounds, and six assists. Cam Buffington and Konner Wade each had 14 points and Jake Edwards added 12. WMU stands alone at the top of the division with a 6-0 league record and 7-1 overall. 

The Wolves first game back from break is January 4th against Columbus Community.