Basketball Game Preview: Ballantyne Ridge Wolves vs. Palisades Pumas

The Ballantyne Ridge Wolves will head out to face off against the Palisades Pumas at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ballantyne Ridge has now lost 11 straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 4.

Ballantyne Ridge is likely headed into the match with a focus on the second half, which is when things went downhill against Berry on Tuesday. Ballantyne Ridge fell 63-55 to Berry.

Meanwhile, Palisades was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Tuesday as they fell 59-55 to Olympic. The Pumas have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ballantyne Ridge will need focus on slowing down Tymon Simpkins, one of several Palisades players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 for 9 on his way to 15 points and six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Aurek Fenn, who posted nine points.

Ballantyne Ridge's defeat dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Palisades, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.