Preview: Crofton Warriors vs. Clarkson/Leigh Patriots
The Crofton Warriors will take on the Clarkson/Leigh Patriots at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Crofton comes in on 24 and Clarkson/Leigh on four.
Crofton put the finishing touches on their 14th blowout victory of the season last Thursday. They blew past Cedar Catholic 54-34. Given Crofton's advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while Cedar Catholic is ranked 96th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Sammie Allen, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Tramp, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
St. Cecilia typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Clarkson/Leigh proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 39-32 win over the Bluehawks.
Chloe Hanel continued her habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double on 30 points and 15 rebounds. She has been hot recently, having posted 21 or more points the last three times she's played.
Crofton's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 24-0. They've been dominating during the matchups in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 32.3 points. Clarkson/Leigh's record now sits at 17-6.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Crofton have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 29.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Clarkson/Leigh struggles in that department as they've been averaging 23.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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