West Nodaway splits finale

FAIRFAX, Mo. — The West Nodaway boys basketball team overcame early foul troubles and offensive struggles to post a 61-40 victory over Fairfax in the regular season finale Friday night.

Fairfax led 21-19 at halftime before the Rockets (18-7) opened the second half on an 18-0 run, fueled by eight points from junior forward Blake Farnan, and took a 42-27 lead into the fourth quarter.

Senior guard Trevor Meyer led the way with 25 points while Farnan finished with 13 points, all in the second half, and eight rebounds. Senior guard Ryan Evans added 11 points and six assists. Brody Cooper scored 21 for the Bulldogs.

The Lady Rockets finished the regular season 0-23 despite its best offensive performance of the season. Fairfax claimed an 80-54 win.

The West Nodaway girls are the No. 8 seed in the Class 1, District 15 Tournament at Northeast Nodaway High School in Ravenwood and take on top-seeded Jefferson (23-2) in the first round at 5:45 p.m. Monday.

The Rockets are the No. 3 seed and play North Harrison at 8:15 p.m. Tuesday.