After both having extra time off, the Willits Wolverines and the Calistoga Wildcats will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Willits is coming into the game hot, having won their last eight games.
While Willits didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-17), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They walked away with a 43-36 victory over Etna two weeks ago.
| 12/21/24 vs Etna | 6 |
| 12/19/24 vs South Fork | 2 |
| 12/14/24 vs Clear Lake | 8 |
Willits' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lyly Herman, who posted 12 points and six steals. With that strong performance, Herman is now averaging an impressive 2.3 steals per game. Another player making a difference was Jazmarie Henson, who earned 13 points and six steals.
Willits smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Calistoga might have been a little too into the holiday spirit, gifting Sonoma Academy an easy 44-20 victory. The Wildcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Willits' win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Calistoga, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Willits couldn't quite finish off Calistoga when the teams last played back in February of 2019 and fell 49-47. Will Willits have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
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