Norwalk was the 62-41 winner over Ames when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Norwalk Warriors received a blow on Tuesday as they fell 57-39 to the Ames Little Cyclones. While losing is never fun, the Warriors can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 88th, while the Little Cyclones are ranked 14th).
Norwalk has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season. As for Ames, their win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norwalk will head out to square off against Pella at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pella knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Norwalk likes a good challenge. As for Ames, they are taking a road trip to take on Waterloo East at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Waterloo East will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Ames surely won't give up without a fight.
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