Westbrook-Walnut Grove is 0-4 against Russell-Tyler-Ruthton since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Westbrook-Walnut Grove Chargers will host the Russell-Tyler-Ruthton Knights at 7:30 p.m. Westbrook-Walnut Grove knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past five games -- so hopefully Russell-Tyler-Ruthton likes a good challenge.
Westbrook-Walnut Grove took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Yellow Medicine East 84-51. Given the Chargers' advantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 136th, while the Sting are ranked 409th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, Russell-Tyler-Ruthton waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with eight straight wins... but they left with nine. They skirted past the Panthers 61-58. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Knights have posted since February 10, 2024.
Westbrook-Walnut Grove pushed their record up to 13-4 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Russell-Tyler-Ruthton, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Westbrook-Walnut Grove came up short against Russell-Tyler-Ruthton in their previous meeting back in December of 2024, falling 67-60. Will Westbrook-Walnut Grove have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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