Washington Court House, OH — Waverly's 25-26 season squad faced a tough challenge on the road against Miami Trace, falling 68-44 in a hard-fought contest that drops their record to 8-5. Despite the final score, the team showed resilience and individual bright spots throughout the game, with several players stepping up to contribute meaningful minutes and valuable experience. The game got off to a competitive start with Gunnar Myers and Landyn Russell connecting on early baskets to keep pace with Miami Trace. However, Miami Trace used a dominant 8-point scoring streak late in the first quarter to build separation, taking an 18-9 lead into the second period. Waverly's best offensive stretch came in the second quarter when Kage Alexander caught fire, scoring 6 consecutive points on a combination of free throws and field goals to spark the team's attack. Alexander emerged as Waverly's offensive leader, finishing with an impressive 18 points on 6-19 shooting, including a clutch three-pointer in the fourth quarter and solid 5-8 performance from the free throw line. Sawyer Myers provided steady secondary scoring with 9 points on efficient 4-9 shooting, while Gunnar Myers chipped in 6 points on an outstanding 3-5 field goal performance. Landyn Russell showcased his range with a three-pointer in the final quarter, and Garrett Rosenberger made the most of his opportunity with a perfect 1-1 shooting display. While Miami Trace used several extended scoring runs to control the game's tempo, Waverly continued to battle and find ways to score throughout all four quarters. The team's depth was on display with multiple players contributing, and the experience gained in this challenging road environment will serve them well as they continue their season with a solid 8-5 record.