MOUNTAIN BROOK — Maddie Walter exploded for 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Mountain Brook to a 56–37 victory over Briarwood on Tuesday, a performance that powered the Lady Spartans on both ends of the floor.

Walter controlled the paint with strong post scoring and relentless rebounding, turning many possessions into second-chance points. Kate Bakken added 8 points and 3 steals, providing perimeter scoring and disruptive defense that helped fuel transition opportunities.

Coach Sara Price on the win: "Maddie was unstoppable tonight — she set the tone with her physicality and hustle. Our defense did a great job turning stops into offense, and the team bought into the game plan."

Key stats

• Mountain Brook — 56
• Briarwood — 37
• Maddie Walter — 31 pts, 14 reb
• Kate Bakken — 8 pts, 3 stls

The Lady Spartans will look to carry the momentum into their next matchup.