Altha is 0-10 against Malone since February of 2018 but things could change on Wednesday. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Altha Wildcats face off against the Malone Tigers at 6:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
On Monday, Altha made easy work of Tallavana Christian and carried off a 64-42 victory. The Wildcats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 22 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Malone fought the good fight in their overtime contest against Marianna on Monday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell 74-66 to the Bulldogs. The Tigers haven't had much luck with the Bulldogs recently, as the team's come up short the last six times they've met.
Altha will have to contain Jackson Welch as he made an impact in Malone's last game. He posted 28 points and five boards. Welch is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lonnie Gilbert, who scored eight points.
Malone's loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 14-7. As for Altha, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Altha ended up a good deal behind Malone in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, losing 76-62. Will Altha have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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