Basketball Game Preview: Walton Warriors vs. Sullivan West Bulldogs

By Team Reports Dec 26, 2023, 2:43am

Preview: Walton Warriors vs. Sullivan West Bulldogs

The Walton Warriors will wrap up 2023 with a road trip to face off against the Sullivan West Bulldogs at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

Last Thursday, Walton was the victim of a rough 55-31 loss at the hands of Unatego. It was the first time this season that Walton let down their fans at home.

Despite their defeat, Walton saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Grace Walley, who scored 12 points along with three steals, was perhaps the best of all. The game was Walley's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Williams, who scored five points along with six rebounds and three steals.

Meanwhile, Sullivan West unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a serious blow against Beacon, falling 73-26. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points Sullivan West has scored all season.

Walton's loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 5-3. As for Sullivan West, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

Everything came up roses for Walton against Sullivan West in their previous meeting back in December of 2022 as the squad secured a 64-27 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Walton since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.