The Willits Wolverines's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Friday after their fifth straight loss. They fell 50-40 to Lower Lake. Willits was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Lower Lake apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Willits lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Elena Arkelian, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. That's the first time this season that Arkelian scored 15 or more points. Cecily Potter was another key contributor, scoring nine points along with 11 rebounds and two blocks.
Even though they lost, Willits smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 26 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Lower Lake to victory, but perhaps none more so than Tiahna Tubbs, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. That makes it three consecutive games in which Tubbs has scored at least a third of Lower Lake's points. Another player making a difference was Brooke Benson, who scored 13 points along with nine rebounds.
Willits has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season. As for Lower Lake, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-10.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Willits will face off against Kelseyville at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Lower Lake, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Helena at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. St. Helena is coming into the match on a five-game losing streak.
