Basketball Game Preview: Clover Park Timberwolves vs. Orting Cardinals

By Team Reports Feb 3, 2024, 1:03pm

Basketball Preview: Clover Park Timberwolves vs. Orting Cardinals

After two games on the road, Clover Park is heading back home. They will take on the Orting Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Last Tuesday, Clover Park took a serious blow against the Hornets, falling 66-27. Clover Park has struggled against the Hornets recently, as their game on Tuesday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.

The losing side was boosted by Kamila Salanoa, who dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted two or more blocks the last 13 times she's played. Another player making a difference was Mekaia Williams, who scored nine points.

Meanwhile, Orting's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight defeat. They were beaten by Steilacoom 60-16.

Clover Park's loss dropped their record down to 9-5. As for Orting, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.

Everything came up roses for Clover Park against the Cardinals in their previous matchup back in January as the team secured a 57-24 victory. Does Clover Park have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Cardinals turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.