Springfield has been a dominant force so far, but they're in the middle of a mini-slump at the moment. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the Walker Wildcats. The Bulldogs lost against the Wildcats in their previous head to head back in December of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 64-12 score last time.
Nickaiya Martin
| 12/13/25 vs Walker | 15 |
| 12/11/25 vs Denham Springs | 9 |
| 12/10/25 vs Albany | 8 |
| 12/05/25 @ Fontainebleau | 14 |
| 11/25/25 @ Franklinton | 9 |
| + 4 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Springfield lost on Saturday, don't look at Nickaiya Martin. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. With that strong performance, Martin is now averaging an impressive 8.4 boards per game. Cameron Culbertson was another key player, putting up nine points in addition to seven assists and five steals.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Walker, their win bumped their record up to 8-4.
Springfield and Varnado will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Walker, they will head out on the road to challenge Parkview Baptist at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Eagles have now posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
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