The Western Hills Lady Cougars are still searching for their first win of the 2026-27 basketball season after falling 33-9 to the Castleberry Lady Lions Tuesday night at the Cougar Den.
Coming off a 3-21 season and sixth-place district finish with a 2-10 record, head coach Suzette Prichett and her returning players are looking to turn things around. But after a 47-17 season-opening loss to Lake Worth last Friday, Tuesday’s home opener presented another tough challenge.
Both teams struggled offensively early as aggressive defense made it hard to move the ball. Shamiya James scored Western Hills’ only basket in the first quarter, giving Castleberry a narrow 3-2 lead.
The Lady Lions began pulling away in the second quarter, using their deeper 12-player roster to keep fresh legs on the floor against Western Hills’ seven players. Castleberry led 15-4 at halftime before applying full-court pressure that forced turnovers and stretched the advantage to 23-7 after three quarters.
Despite a determined defensive effort, Western Hills struggled to find an offensive rhythm. Castleberry capitalized with timely outside shots and jumpers to secure the 33-9 victory.
Point guard Wright led the Lady Cougars with five points, providing one of the night’s bright spots.
Now 0-2, Western Hills has plenty to work on, particularly ball handling, offensive execution, and conditioning. But with a young season ahead, the team still has time to find its footing.
The Lady Cougars return to the Cougar Den Friday, November 13, at 5:30 p.m., when they host South Hills in search of their first win.
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