When, where will Klinge pass Mullen?

Waukon High School sent us an advance copy of its 2009-10 girls' basketball schedule.

So, when will Gene Klinge supplant the late Bob Mullen as Iowa's all-time winningest coach? Mullen finished with 938 wins. Klinge has 931. So it's seven to catch, eight to pass.

Barring snowouts (certainly a factor in northeast Iowa) and upsets, it should happen before Christmas. After all, Waukon was a Class 3A state semifinalist last year and certainly should be ranked in the top five (maybe No. 1) in the preseason rankings. If the Indians don't stumble, the big night could come as early as Dec. 18 ... in Minnesota.

Caledonia (Minn.) is the Indians' eighth game. Caledonia handed the Indians their lone regular-season loss last season.

Here's Waukon's pre-Christmas schedule:

Nov. 20 -- Postville, at home

Nov. 27 -- Waukon Tournament, first round

Nov. 28 -- Waukon Tournament, final round

Dec. 4 -- at Waverly-Shell Rock

Dec. 8 -- Charles City, at home

Dec. 11 -- Oelwein, at home

Dec. 15 -- at Decorah

Dec. 18 -- at Caledonia (Minn.)

Dec. 22 -- New Hampton, at home