TRIMONT – Class 1A third-ranked Martin County West was a 50-43 winner over No. 7 Mankato Loyola in Valley Conference boys basketball Friday night. The Mavericks led 23-13 at halftime.
Zach Anderson led MCW in scoring with 28 points that included going 10-for-10 from the free throw line. Mitch Weber scored 10 points.
Jake Sizer led Loyola with 14 points.
The Mavericks lead the Valley with a 10-0 record, with Loyola and St. Clair tied for second with 7-2 marks. Class 2A No. 6 Lake Crystal Wellcome Memorial is 7-4.
Martin County West, 16-0 overall, has three road games next week.
The Mavericks are at LCWM Monday, St. Clair Thursday and Luverne Saturday.