Darius Kemper led the way as Westlake Wolverines basketball edged Springbrook 43–42 on Friday night in Waldorf, surviving a tight, physical non-conference game that stayed in doubt until the final possession.

Neither team found an offensive rhythm early. The game settled into a half-court battle marked by long possessions, contested shots, and defensive pressure on both ends. Westlake built small leads, Springbrook responded, and the margin stayed within a few points throughout the night.

Westlake finished quarters strong, particularly in the second and third, then executed late to secure the one-point win.

Westlake player breakdown

• Darius Kemper (Sr) led the Wolverines with 11 points in 29 minutes. He handled the ball, attacked gaps, and added rebounds, assists, and steals in a complete senior performance.

• Tyrek Jordan (Sr) scored 8 points and brought energy on both ends. He defended multiple positions and stayed active in transition.

• Maurice White (Sr) also finished with 8 points and controlled the paint with 11 rebounds, anchoring the defense and cleaning the glass.

• Julian Cheek (Jr) added 5 points and made his presence felt defensively with hustle plays and on-ball pressure.

• Israel Warner (Jr) chipped in 7 points, attacking off the dribble and helping space the floor.

• Jamel Marshall (Jr) scored 2 points in limited minutes and contributed defensively.

• D. Wallace-Lewis (Sr) added 2 points and physicality inside.

• John Bennett (Jr) saw key minutes, helping defensively and keeping the offense organized.

Westlake finished with 40 total rebounds and forced key turnovers late, which proved to be the difference in a low-scoring game.

Springbrook kept pressure on until the final horn, but Westlake’s ability to get stops and protect the ball in the closing moments sealed the result.

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