Clarinda hasn't had much luck against Harlan recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Cardinals will venture away from home to take on the Cyclones at 5:30 p.m. Clarinda is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last three games.
On Thursday, it was close, but Clarinda sidestepped Shenandoah for a 4-3 win. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Cardinals have posted against the Mustangs since June 16, 2022.
Meanwhile, Harlan unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Saturday. They lost 12-2 to Iowa City West. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Cyclones have suffered since May 21st.
The win got Clarinda back to even at 5-5. As for Harlan, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.
Clarinda came out on top in a nail-biter against Harlan when the teams last played back in July of 2024, sneaking past 2-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Cardinals since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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