The Willits Wolverines's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their seventh straight loss. They took a 53-35 bruising from Upper Lake. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Willits of the 64-40 defeat they experienced in the two teams' previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2022.
Willits' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Arion Martin, who scored nine points along with ten rebounds and six steals. Cecily Potter was another key contributor, scoring 11 points along with six rebounds and five steals.
Willits has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost nine of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-13 record this season. As for Upper Lake, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Willits will take on Clear Lake at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Clear Lake is ranked 811th, while Willits is ranked 805th). As for Upper Lake, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Bragg at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Bragg is hoping to put an end to a six-game streak of away losses.
