The Wiley Panthers will face off against the Walsh Eagles at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Wiley hasn't scored more than 21 points for ten games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Saturday. Wiley took a blow against Flagler, falling 53-11. While losing is never fun, Wiley can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Colorado basketball rankings (they are ranked 299th, while Flagler is ranked 85th).
McKenzie Mapes was Wiley's leading scorer, having posted six points. Randi Weber held things down on the boards with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Walsh came up short against South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] on Monday and fell 53-40.
Wiley will have to contain Ava Alley as she made an impact in Walsh's last game. She went 7-for-13 on her way to 15 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Averi Kunselman, who posted nine points and six rebounds.
Walsh's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Wiley, their loss dropped their record down to 0-10.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Wiley has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 22.1 boards per game. However, it's not like Walsh struggles in that department as they've been averaging 27.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Wiley might still be hurting after the 41-17 defeat they got from Walsh in their previous matchup back in December of 2025. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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