Basketball Recap: Wilby's Run of Four Straight Wins Now Over

Wildcats

Previous 5 Games

01/03/25 @ Woodland Regional	42-53
12/27/24 vs Maloney	73-41
12/23/24 vs Waterbury Career Academy	51-45
12/20/24 @ Crosby	72-51
12/17/24 @ Kaynor Tech	52-39

It was fun while it lasted, but Wilby's undefeated season came to an end after four games on Friday. They took a 53-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Woodland Regional Hawks. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Wilby's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joi Jackson, who posted six points. Jackson is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Ja'Nell Saunders, who went 6 of 13 en route to 13 points and seven rebounds.

Having lost for the first time this season, Wilby fell to 4-1. As for Woodland Regional, they now have a winning record of 2-1.

Wilby will host Kennedy at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Woodland Regional, they will venture away from home to challenge Holy Cross at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Holy Cross will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Woodland Regional surely won't give up without a fight.