Basketball Recap: Dynamic Duo of Claire Brugger and Natalie Clark Lead Mccool Junction to Victory

McCool Junction can bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Exeter-Milligan/Friend Bobcats 32-29. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mustangs have posted since January 7th.

Claire Brugger

Points

01/23/25 @ Osceola	19
02/18/25 vs Exeter-Milligan/Friend	16
02/04/25 vs East Butler	16
01/09/25 @ Meridian	16
12/28/24 vs Sacred Heart	15
+ 16 more games

Leading McCool Junction to victory were Natalie Clark and Claire Brugger. Clark posted 15 points and six steals, while Brugger almost dropped a double-double with 16 points and nine rebounds. Brugger has become a key player for McCool Junction: the team is 4-1 when she posts at least 15 points, but 6-11 otherwise.

Despite the loss, Exeter-Milligan/Friend still got an impressive performance from Kiley Oldehoeft, who earned 12 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Taylin Schluter, who had seven points along with six boards and four steals.

McCool Junction's win bumped their record up to 10-12. As for Exeter-Milligan/Friend, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 13 of their last 15 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.

McCool Junction didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-35 defeat against High Plains on the 20th. Exeter-Milligan/Friend does not have any more games scheduled as of now.