The McCool Junction Mustangs will head out on the road to square off against the High Plains Storm on Thursday. High Plains took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on McCool Junction, who comes in off a win.
While Mustangs fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Thursday's season opener. They had just enough and edged out Cross County 38-35. The team accrued 33 points in the first half and coasted on those for the win.
Claire Brugger
| 12/04/25 @ Cross County | 20 |
| 02/20/25 @ High Plains | 16 |
| 02/18/25 vs Exeter-Milligan/Friend | 16 |
McCool Junction's win on Thursday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Claire Brugger, who went 9-for-19 on her way to 20 points and four steals. The game was Brugger's third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Natalie Clark, who posted 13 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
Meanwhile, High Plains suffered their closest defeat since December 10, 2024 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Dorchester by a score of 38-35. The loss continues a trend for the Storm in their meetings with the Longhorns: they've now lost seven in a row.
McCool Junction will have to keep a close watch on Peyton Hofmann and Gahvrielle Lesiak, a pair of players who had a big impact on High Plains' prior game. Hofmann had 15 points and six boards, while Lesiak earned eight points along with five rebounds and five steals. Lesiak is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Brooklynn Welch was another key player, putting up six points and six boards.
McCool Junction came up short against High Plains when the teams last played back in February, falling 46-35. Can the Mustangs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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