Wayne City kicked off their season on the road on Tuesday and hit a couple of potholes. They took a 67-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Mt. Carmel Golden Aces. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it 15 in a row.

James Walker
| 11/25/25 @ Mt. Carmel | 32 |
| 02/24/25 @ Christ Our Rock Lutheran | 26 |
| 02/21/25 @ Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 16 |
| 02/20/25 vs Norris City-Omaha-Enfield | 34 |
When it comes to explaining why Wayne City lost, don't look at James Walker. Despite the final result, he shot 41% from the field en route to 32 points and four steals. The game was Walker's fourth in a row with at least 16 points. Peyton Harrison was another key player, putting up six points along with five assists and five boards.
Wayne City didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 60-52 loss against Frankfort on the 1st. As for Mt. Carmel, they have also already played their next matchup, a 70-17 defeat against Teutopolis on the 28th.
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