Spartans
| 03/05/25 vs Meridian | 51-54 |
| 02/28/25 vs Steeleville | 54-51 |
| 02/26/25 vs Gibault Catholic | 64-41 |
| 02/24/25 vs Lebanon | 75-32 |
| 02/20/25 vs Thompsonville | 87-44 |
It was a good run, but Waltonville unfortunately witnessed the end of their nine-game winning streak on Wednesday. They wound up with the same score they had in their last game (54-51), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. They were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bobcats earlier this season, when they won 65-53.
When it comes to explaining why Waltonville lost, don't look at Kyle Cooper. Despite the final result, he shot 58% from the field to rack up 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Gage Peterson, who went 5-for-11 on his way to 12 points and eight boards.
Meridian's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was AJ Flenoid, who shot 50% from the field en route to 14 points in addition to eight rebounds and three steals. Flenoid is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Colin Monan, who posted 15 points.
The loss was their first at home , dropping their record down to 28-5. As for Meridian, they have been performing well recently as they've won 15 of their last 18 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-8 record this season.
Waltonville does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Meridian, they will face off against Goreville at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are coming into the game red-hot, with Goreville sitting on 11 straight victories and Meridian on three.
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