It was a proper cat-fight when Washburn challenged Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] on Thursday. The Washburn Cardinals fell just short of the Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky] Cougars by a score of 58-56. The Cardinals were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Washburn's defeat dropped their record down to 7-2. As for Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky], the win was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-2.
Washburn will head out to take on New Rockford-Sheyenne at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in New Rockford-Sheyenne's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Central McLean [Turtle Lake-Mercer/Underwood/McClusky], they will be playing in front of their home fans against New England at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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