Clifton-Clyde extended their winning streak to four on Saturday, bumping them up to 10-3. They claimed a resounding 59-26 win over the Washington County Tigers. The team accrued 49 points in the first half and coasted on those for the victory.
Sevy Wurtz
| 01/17/26 @ Washington County | 29 |
| 01/13/26 @ Blue Valley | 37 |
| 01/10/26 vs Thunder Ridge | 30 |
| 01/09/26 vs Frankfort | 28 |
| 01/05/26 vs Valley Heights | 25 |
| + 9 more games |
It was another big night for Sevy Wurtz, who went 10-for-20 to rack up 29 points along with six steals and five assists. The matchup was her 14th in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Calyn Baker, who posted 11 points in addition to six boards and five assists.
They weren't the only ones working in the assist department: Clifton-Clyde was working as a unit and finished the game with 18 assists. They are 9-1 when they've passed the ball that well.
As for Washington County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. While losing is never fun, they can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 246th, while Clifton-Clyde is ranked 87th).
Despite the defeat, Washington County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maggie Lutjemeier scored ten points and five rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Clifton-Clyde will head out to face off against Canton-Galva on the 27th. Washington County and Frankfort, As for Washington County, after both having extra time off, will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court on the 30th.
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