The Winlock Cardinals's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their 12th straight defeat. Their tough 53-29 defeat to Kalama might stick with them for a while. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Winlock in their matchups with the Chinooks: they've now lost four in a row.
Kalama's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aubrey Doerty led the charge by dropping a double-double on 12 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Brookelyn Waddle, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds and six steals.
Winlock dropped their record down to 1-12 with that loss, which was their fourth straight at home. Those losses could be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they only averaged 22.8 points per game. As for Kalama, their win bumped their record up to 5-11.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Winlock will take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Napavine's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches. As for Kalama, they will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mountaineers at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Rainier presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Chinooks in Washington (the Mountaineers are ranked 22nd, while the Chinooks are ranked 220th).
