Basketball Recap: Ballou Takes Down Ranked Banneker

On Monday, Ballou faced Banneker in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Ballou Knights managed a 60-55 win over the Banneker Bulldogs. The Knights have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Bulldogs, too.

Ballou's record now sits at 8-6. As for Banneker, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.

Ballou will take on Woodson at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Ballou is facing Woodson at the right time seeing as Woodson is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Banneker, they will host School Without Walls at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Banneker will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: School Without Walls will have lost four straight heading into Wednesday's match.