The Clover Park Timberwolves will head out to challenge the Franklin Pierce Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Franklin Pierce took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Clover Park, who comes in off a win.
Clover Park took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They had just enough and edged Steilacoom out 45-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Timberwolves have posted against the Sentinels since February 7, 2022.
| 01/17/25 vs Steilacoom | 6 |
| 01/14/25 @ Eatonville | 7 |
| 01/10/25 @ Foss | 6 |
| 01/07/25 vs Orting | 7 |
| 12/23/24 @ Foster | 4 |
Clover Park relied on the efforts of Andralynne Harless, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 13 boards, and Fa?Aluaina Salanoa, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 15 rebounds. Salanoa has been hot, having also posted two or more steals the last eight times she's played. Mekaia Williams was another key player, putting up six points and three blocks.
Meanwhile, Franklin Pierce came up short against Fife on Friday, falling 63-41. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 293rd, while the Trojans are ranked 136th).
Clover Park pushed their record up to 8-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Franklin Pierce, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Clover Park strolled past Franklin Pierce when the teams last played back in December of 2024 by a score of 54-38. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clover Park since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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