The Walnut Ridge Scots will square off against the Aiken Falcons at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. Hopefully Walnut Ridge focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up 17 on Saturday.
Walnut Ridge had to kick off their season on the road, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Western Hills , sneaking past 60-58.
Walnut Ridge's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Roman Crosby, who posted 12 points plus seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Marquis Lucas, who went 5 for 11 en route to 11 points plus five rebounds and two steals.
Meanwhile, Aiken strolled past Beavercreek with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 80-65.
Aiken's success was spearheaded by the efforts of James Burnett, who dropped a double-double on 24 points and ten rebounds, and Jaiden Arnold, who went 10 for 14 en route to 26 points plus five rebounds and two steals. What's more, Arnold also racked up four threes, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Antonio Hutcherson Jr was another key player, earning nine points.
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