The Sparta Bulldogs will challenge the Sesser-Valier Red Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Monday. Sparta will be strutting in after a victory while Sesser-Valier will be coming in after a loss.
Sparta had to kick off their season on the road on Tuesday, but they showed no ill effects. They managed a 64-60 win over Waterloo.
| 11/25/25 @ Waterloo | 69% |
| 02/24/25 vs Red Bud | 62% |
| 02/21/25 @ Red Bud | 57% |
| 02/20/25 vs Wesclin | 75% |
Sparta's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but DJ Hayes led the charge by going 9-for-13 on his way to 20 points along with five assists and four steals. Hayes is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 57% in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Jakhai Dancy was another key player, putting up ten points in addition to eight boards and seven assists.
Meanwhile, Sesser-Valier unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-court advantage in their season opener. They fell 57-45 to Hamilton County on Tuesday. The Red Devils have struggled against the Foxes recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Sparta was able to grind out a solid victory over Sesser-Valier in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, winning 68-59. Do the Bulldogs have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Devils turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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