Basketball Game Recap: McKeesport Tigers vs. Clairton Bears
By Team Reports
Dec 2, 2023, 2:45pm
Recap: McKeesport Tigers vs. Clairton Bears
The McKeesport Tigers gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They secured a 56-52 W over Clairton.
When it comes to explaining why Clairton lost, one person who can't be blamed is Mike Wright Jr.. Despite the final result, he scored 12 points along with 3 steals. Another player making a difference was Taris Wooding, who scored 13 points along with 4 steals.
McKeesport's victory bumped their record up to 1-0. As for Clairton, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. McKeesport will take on Woodland Hills at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodland Hills and McKeesport are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Clairton, they will head out on the road to face off against Ringgold at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday.
