Basketball Game Preview: Walton Wildcats vs. Longwood Prep Academy Legends

The Walton Wildcats will square off against the Longwood Prep Academy Legends at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Walton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 66 points last Monday, they were much more limited against KIPP NYC College Prep last Wednesday. They were beaten by the Bulldogs 55-20. The Wildcats haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last five times they've met.

Meanwhile, after a string of five wins, Longwood Prep Academy's good fortune finally ran out on Monday. They were dealt an 88-22 loss at the hands of St. John's. The game marked the Legends' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.

Longwood Prep Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Walton, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.

Walton was taken down by Longwood Prep Academy 80-30 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Walton have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.