Walnut is still winless after their matchup against Myrtle on Friday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 62-59 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hawks. The Wildcats were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Hawks apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.
Logan Wilbanks
| 12/12/25 @ Myrtle | 40 |
| 12/09/25 vs Ingomar | 25 |
| 12/02/25 @ Alcorn Central | 22 |
| 11/25/25 @ Nettleton | 30 |
| 11/24/25 @ Hickory Flat | 35 |
| + 4 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Walnut lost, don't look at Logan Wilbanks. Despite the final result, he went 13-for-29 en route to 40 points. Wilbanks' evening made it nine games in a row in which he has scored at least 19 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Joshua Luster, who posted eight points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
Walnut's loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Myrtle, their victory bumped their record up to 3-6.
Walnut and Corinth will compete for holiday cheer at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats will be up against the Warriors' rather soft defense (which has allowed 63.5 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. Myrtle will take on Strayhorn in a holiday battle at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Hawks will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 71.67 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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