Willamina was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-57 heartbreaker at the hands of the Yamhill-Carlton Tigers. The Bulldogs were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in December of 2024.
Willamina's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Austin Verdino, who shot 40% from the field en route to 21 points in addition to five assists and five steals. Wyatt Hubbell was another key player, going 5-for-12 to rack up 12 points and four steals.
Willamina's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Willamina will head out to square off against Nestucca at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Yamhill-Carlton, they will take on Harrisburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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