Basketball Recap: Clinton Red Devils vs. Spartanburg Vikings
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against James F. Byrnes, Clinton was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They secured a 56-50 W over the Spartanburg Vikings.
Clinton's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mylayja Thompson led the charge by going 5 for 9 en route to 13 points plus five rebounds and two steals. Another player making a difference was Bryanna Belton, who earned ten points along with five rebounds and two steals.
Spartanburg's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kaylee Nelson, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 12 rebounds. Nelson is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: she's pulled down at least nine every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Azaria Sims, who went 5 for 9 en route to 15 points plus three steals.
Clinton now has a winning record of 2-1. As for Spartanburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Emerald at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Spartanburg, they will hit the road for the first time this season to challenge T.L. Hanna at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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