WEM rated 8th after win over NRHEG
The WEM boys basketball team moved into the Class AA Minnesota Basketball News state rankings after downing NRHEG, 58-55 Tuesday in Waterville. The win, WEM's 9th straight, improves their record to 14-3 overall and 9-1 in the Gopher, which is tied for the top spot with the Panthers. WEM also defeated Belle Plaine 72-42 and Maple River, 52-43, last week. For more on the wins over Maple River and Belle Plaine check out the Feb. 9 edition of the LIFE/Enterprise. WEM's only losses have come to NRHEG (rated 9th in CLass AA), Waseca (rated 8th in Class AAA), and Faribault (rated top 15 in Class AAA). THe Bucs are rated 8th in Class AA.