While Clark/Willow Lake didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-13), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 50-39 win over the Castlewood Warriors on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Cyclones also won the last time the pair played back in January of 2024.
Despite the defeat, Castlewood saw an underclassman step up: freshman Ava Ruml posted eight points and four blocks. Those four blocks set a new season-high mark for Ruml.

Cyclones
01/14/25 @ Castlewood | 50-39 |
01/11/25 vs Webster | 53-27 |
The victory made it two in a row for Clark/Willow Lake and bumps their season record up to 7-2. As for Castlewood, they have also traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-4 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clark/Willow Lake will host Deuel on Friday. Clark/Willow Lake is facing Deuel at the right time seeing as Deuel is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Castlewood, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Great Plains Lutheran at 6:30 p.m. Great Plains Lutheran will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Castlewood surely won't give up without a fight.
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