The Castlewood Warriors's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Tuesday after their third straight loss. They lost to Sioux Valley at home by a decisive 53-38 margin. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Castlewood of the 51-49 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in February of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Castlewood had strong showings from Cassidy Kirwan, who scored 16 points, and Presley Knecht, who scored eight points. It was the first time this season that Kirwan scored 15 or more points.
Castlewood dropped their record down to 7-12 with that defeat, which was their third straight at home. As for Sioux Valley, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 14 games, which provided a nice bump to their 15-5 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Castlewood will play host again and welcome Estelline/Hendricks, where tip off is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are closely ranked in South Dakota (Castlewood is ranked 83rd, while Estelline/Hendricks is ranked 86th). As for Sioux Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Garretson at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sioux Valley will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Garretson surely won't give up without a fight.
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