East Ascension suffered their biggest loss since January 30, 2024 on Tuesday. They were dealt a 74-40 defeat at the hands of the Walker Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Louisiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Wildcats are ranked second).
Arionna Patterson was her usual excellent self, almost dropping a triple-double on 33 points, ten rebounds, and nine steals for Walker. Patterson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 14 games she's played. Kadyn Green was another key player, going 5 of 8 on her way to 14 points and three steals.
East Ascension has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-4 record this season. As for Walker, they pushed their record up to 26-1 with the win, which was their 32nd straight at home dating back to last season.
East Ascension does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Walker, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next match, an 82-28 victory against Live Oak on the 30th.
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