Basketball Recap: Wills Point's Losing Streak Snapped at Four Games

Wills Point can bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Ford Panthers out 50-47. That's more bragging rights for the Tigers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.

Josh Mullins

Points (Career)

01/17/25 vs Ford	11
01/14/25 @ Farmersville	5
12/03/24 vs Life Oak Cliff	5
12/13/24 vs Life Waxahachie	4
12/20/24 @ Frankston	4

Wills Point's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josh Mullins led the charge by putting up 11 points and five boards. The dominant performance gave Mullins a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Chris James, who went 6 for 10 on his way to 13 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds.

Wills Point's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 5-19. As for Ford, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.

Wills Point is taking a road trip to challenge Caddo Mills at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Ford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Sunnyvale at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Sunnyvale will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Ford surely won't give up without a fight.