Basketball Recap: Walker Falls to Hapeville Charter in First Game of Season

By Team Reports Nov 22, 2024, 9:28am

Basketball Recap: Walker Wolverines vs. Hapeville Charter Hornets

Walker had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Hapeville Charter Hornets, falling 56-30. The Wolverines just can't catch a break and have now endured six losses in a row dating back to last season.

Despite the defeat, Walker saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jada Johnson posted seven points along with seven rebounds and two steals.

Abi'Geal Cummings was nothing short of spectacular for Hapeville Charter: she almost dropped a double-double on 17 points and nine rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Cummings a new career-high in offensive rebounds (nine). Another player making a difference was Kalilah Tucker, who had 13 points in addition to four steals.

The victory got Hapeville Charter back to even at 2-2.

Walker will face off against Cross Keys at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Hapeville Charter, they will take on Whitefield Academy in a tournament on Friday. Whitefield Academy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55 points per game this season.

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