Walsh lost against Kim/Branson back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Walsh Eagles took a blow against the Kim/Branson Mustangs, falling 78-46. The Eagles were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 43-23.
01/31/25 vs Kim/Branson | 11 |
01/14/25 vs Stanton County | 18 |
01/11/25 @ Aguilar | 12 |
01/10/25 @ South Baca [Campo/Vilas/Pritchett] | 9 |
12/21/24 vs Springfield | 9 |
12/20/24 vs Wiley | 10 |
Despite the defeat, Walsh had strong showings from Cody Malone, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and 11 rebounds, and Hudson Gourley, who went 6 of 13 on his way to 14 points. Malone has been hot, having posted nine or more boards the last six times he's played. Gage Caddick was another key player, putting up six points.
Kolter Cranson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Kim/Branson, going 8 for 18 en route to 20 points in addition to seven rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Winter, who went 5 of 10 on his way to 14 points and four steals.
Walsh's loss was their fifth straight at home, which dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Kim/Branson, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Walsh will head out to face off against Springfield at 5:00 p.m. on February 7th. As for Kim/Branson, they will host Eads at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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