Cadott Girls Basketball Struggles with Back-to-Back Games

Hornets win early in the week but run out of gas by the end

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Cadott girls basketball team faced a tough schedule with back-to-back games, winning early in the week but struggling by the end as the physical toll took a toll on the players.

Why it matters

Back-to-back games are challenging for any high school sports team, as the physical demands can be overwhelming. This story highlights how even a successful team like Cadott can be impacted by a grueling schedule, raising questions about how to best manage player health and fatigue over the course of a season.

The details

The Cadott Hornets won their first game of the week 77-23 against Thorp on February 10th. However, they struggled in their next game against Northwood on February 13th, running out of gas by the end of the contest.

  • The Cadott Hornets played Thorp on February 10, 2026.
  • The Cadott Hornets played Northwood on February 13, 2026.

The players

Chloe Irwin

A junior on the Lake Holcombe basketball team.

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The takeaway

This story highlights the challenges that high school sports teams face when dealing with a grueling schedule of back-to-back games. It underscores the need for coaches and athletic programs to carefully manage player workloads and recovery time to ensure the health and performance of their athletes over the course of a full season.