The Walnut Wildcats will take on the Hamilton Lions at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
It was a proper cat-fight when Walnut challenged Baldwyn on Tuesday. The Wildcats had to suffer through a 64-28 loss at the hands of the Bearcats. The contest marked the Wildcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Joshua Luster
| 01/13/26 vs Baldwyn | 3 |
| 01/09/26 @ Ripley | 2 |
| 01/08/26 vs Falkner | 4 |
| 01/06/26 vs Belmont | 3 |
| 01/05/26 @ South Pontotoc | 4 |
Despite the defeat, Walnut had strong showings from Joshua Luster, who posted four points in addition to five boards and three steals, and Garrett Johnson, who had eight points. Luster has been hot, having posted two or more steals the last five times he's played.
Meanwhile, Hamilton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They were dealt a 75-41 defeat at the hands of West Union. The Lions were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 45-16.
Walnut's loss dropped their record down to 3-17. As for Hamilton, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-13.
Walnut couldn't quite get it done against Hamilton in their previous meeting back in February of 2025 as they fell 64-52. Can the Wildcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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