Basketball Recap: 21 Straight Home Victories for Waltonville

Spartans

Margin (Wins)

11/26/24 vs Zeigler-Royalton	63
02/24/25 vs Lebanon	43
02/20/25 vs Thompsonville	43
12/26/24 @ Sesser-Valier	38
02/18/25 @ Cisne	36

It's playoff time, and Waltonville had no trouble coming through when it counted. They took their contest on Monday with ease, bagging a 75-32 win over the Lebanon Greyhounds. The Spartans have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 16 matchups by 20 points or more this season.

Waltonville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kyle Cooper, who went 6-for-12 on his way to 15 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Cooper is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Peterson, who almost dropped a double-double with 12 points and nine boards.

Waltonville smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

When it comes to explaining why Lebanon lost, don't look at DeVaughn Ware. Despite the final result, he posted 12 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Ware has posted since back in January.

Waltonville pushed their record up to 26-4 with the victory, which was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.2 points over those games. As for Lebanon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 14 of their last 15 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-24 record this season.

Waltonville has already played their next contest, a 64-41 win against Gibault Catholic on the 26th. Lebanon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.