Preview: Independence Knights vs. Walnut Grove Wildcats
The Independence Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Walnut Grove Wildcats at 5:45 p.m. on Friday. Independence is coming into the matchup on a three-game losing streak.
Independence suffered their biggest loss since December 12, 2023 on Tuesday. They took a serious blow against Heritage, falling 61-29. While losing is never fun, Independence can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1097th, while Heritage is ranked 343rd).
Walnut Grove posted their biggest win since December 18, 2023 on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Lebanon Trail with a sharp 51-30 victory.
Independence's loss dropped their record down to 1-20. As for Walnut Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 14-10.
Independence was dealt a bruising 51-5 loss at the hands of Walnut Grove when the teams last played back in December of 2023. Will Independence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get analysis of the match and other basketball content.
