The Walsh Eagles and the Primero Bulldogs will face off at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played.
On Friday, Walsh was just a bucket shy of victory and fell 37-36 to Wiley. While the Eagles didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Panthers 17-13 in the first quarter.
| 02/02/24 vs La Veta | 7 |
| 01/24/25 vs Wiley | 6 |
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Despite their defeat, Walsh saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Ava Alley, who posted nine points and six steals, was perhaps the best of all. That's the most steals Alley has posted since back in February of 2024. Another player making a difference was Averi Kunselman, who scored eight points and seven rebounds.
Even though they lost, Walsh smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Primero had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They secured a 42-36 W over Sangre de Cristo on Friday.
Primero found their leader in sophomore Aimee Mincic, who went 7 of 11 on her way to 17 points and four steals. Mincic continues to improve, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Jocelyn Rivera, who had nine points and three steals.
Walsh has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Primero, their victory bumped their record up to 5-6.
Walsh was taken down by Primero 58-25 when the teams last played back in January of 2024. Will Walsh 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.
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