McCool Junction entered their tilt with Deshler on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They blew past the Dragons 62-42. This was payback for the Mustangs, who suffered a 53-38 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Natalie Clark
| 01/16/26 vs Deshler | 22 |
| 01/08/26 vs Meridian | 15 |
| 01/06/26 vs Lawrence-Nelson | 28 |
| 01/03/26 @ H&H | 22 |
McCool Junction's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Natalie Clark, who shot 47% from the field to rack up 22 points and five steals. Clark's evening made it four games in a row in which she has scored at least 15 points. Claire Brugger was another key player, going 6-for-13 on her way to 18 points in addition to six rebounds and six steals.
McCool Junction was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They are a perfect 7-0 when they've passed the ball that well.
Deshler's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jensen Henry, who posted seven points. Another player making a difference was Chloe Fangmeyer, who had eight points.
McCool Junction's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Deshler, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Looking ahead, McCool Junction will square off against Bruning-Davenport/Shickley at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Deshler, they will challenge Lawrence-Nelson at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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