Tribune Notebook: Willmar Cardinal forward earns CLC award

Story byWest Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn. Tom Elliott, West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minn. Fri, February 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM UTC·3 min readFeb. 6---- Lyza Gustafson is a hard-working senior forward on the Willmar girls basketball team. She's not flashy, but gets the job done. This week, Gustafson has been named a Central Lakes Conference Performer of the Week. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGustafson had 18 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, four steals and one blocked shot in two games last week for the Cardinals. Willmar is in a stretch that will help determine if it can secure a top-three seed in the Section 8AAA playoffs. The Cardinals are 5-3 in 8AAA games and 9-10 overallWillmar plays Sartell at 6 p. m.