Russell-Tyler-Ruthton proved they can win big last Friday (they won by 29) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 61-58 win over the Tracy-Milroy-Balaton Panthers. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Knights have posted since February 10, 2024.
| 01/21/25 @ Tracy-Milroy-Balaton | 61-58 |
| 01/17/25 vs Adrian/Ellsworth | 72-43 |
| 01/14/25 vs Red Rock Central | 86-51 |
| 01/13/25 vs Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda | 82-34 |
| 01/12/25 vs Heron Lake-Okabena/Fulda | 82-34 |
| + 4 more games |
The win (which was Russell-Tyler-Ruthton's ninth in a row) raised their record to 13-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 70.9 points per game. As for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 12-4 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Russell-Tyler-Ruthton will challenge Westbrook-Walnut Grove at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Westbrook-Walnut Grove's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five matchups. As for Tracy-Milroy-Balaton, they will take on MACCRAY at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tracy-Milroy-Balaton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six contests.
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