Marlow girls end 5-game losing streak

Senior duo lead Marlow to victory over Purcell in conference play

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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The Marlow girls' basketball team ended a five-game losing streak on Saturday, defeating Purcell 38-27 in a Canadian Valley Conference matchup. The senior duo of Gracee Ottinger and Kinley Castle combined for 24 points to lead the Marlow squad to the victory.

Why it matters

Ending a five-game losing streak is an important milestone for the Marlow girls' team, as it can help boost their confidence and momentum heading into the final stretch of the season. The Canadian Valley Conference is a competitive league, so this win over Purcell is a significant result for Marlow.

The details

Gracee Ottinger and Kinley Castle, Marlow's two senior standouts, were the driving force behind the team's 38-27 victory over Purcell. The duo combined for 24 points, providing the offensive firepower to snap the team's five-game skid.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Gracee Ottinger

A senior on the Marlow girls' basketball team who scored a team-high number of points in the victory over Purcell.

Kinley Castle

A senior on the Marlow girls' basketball team who teamed up with Gracee Ottinger to provide the offensive production that led to the win over Purcell.

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What’s next

The Marlow girls' team will look to build on this win and continue their momentum in the final games of the Canadian Valley Conference schedule.

The takeaway

The Marlow girls' basketball team demonstrated resilience in snapping their five-game losing streak, showcasing the leadership and scoring ability of their senior duo of Gracee Ottinger and Kinley Castle.