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• 1/23/24 vs Exira-EHK – 24 Points (11-16), 8 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 3 Steals, 1 Block, 7 TO’s

The Coon Rapids Bayard Crusaders are currently a Top 15 ranking team throughout the state in their perspective Class this season and they are proving to each opponent every night as to why. The Crusaders have 3-4 prospects that make a difference in some form every game, helping them put together a 13-4 record so far this season. One of those prospects and a main leader in most of their statistical categories is Malia Clayburg Malia Clayburg 5'10" | SF Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2026 IA . On Tuesday night, Clayburg put together an impressive game. She scored 24 Points, grabbed 8 Rebounds, dished out 4 Assists, created 3 Turnovers, and recorded 1 Block. In this effort, her team ended up winning the game by 27 points and everyone that saw the floor, had some success. Clayburg is only a Sophomore at this point with a promising future ahead of herself if she stays dedicated. She obviously has some sort of motor and skill that translates to the high school floor, the question over time will be if she can translate that stuff to the collegiate level. Personally I think it’s possible but we will have to see how things play out.

Malia Clayburg Malia Clayburg 5'10" | SF Coon Rapids-Bayard | 2026 IA has been super solid on the floor for her freshman year at Coon Rapids-Bayard high school. Clayburg has been a consistent offensive weapon all season long while also helping on the defensive side of the floor at the same time. On Tuesday evening the Crusaders won a tight battle, 45-40, to move onto the next round of the playoffs. Malia registered 11 points on 5/8 shooting, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals in the victory over River Valley. A solid showing if you were to ask me. Looking toward the future, not evening including the rest of this season, this team is going to be just fine. They have several young freshman who have shown up during this season that they are going to be around and productive over the next few seasons, setting a great foundation for the future of this program.