Basketball Recap: Clearfield's Winning Streak Snapped at Eight Games

Bison

Previous 5 Games

01/27/25 vs Westmont Hilltop	53-70
01/22/25 vs Bald Eagle Area	43-40
01/20/25 vs West Branch	63-40
01/17/25 @ Bedford	51-50
01/15/25 @ Penns Valley Area	61-40

It was a good run, but Clearfield unfortunately witnessed the end of their eight-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 70-53 bruising from the Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers. While losing is never fun, the Bison can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 220th, while the Hilltoppers are ranked 47th).

When it comes to explaining why Clearfield lost, don't look at Braison Patrick. Despite the final result, he almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. Those nine rebounds gave Patrick a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Elijah Glunt, who went 5 for 10 on his way to 14 points.

Even though they lost, Clearfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.

Clearfield's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6. As for Westmont Hilltop, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-2.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clearfield will host Central at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Central's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last nine contests. As for Westmont Hilltop, they will be playing at home against Bishop Carroll at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Bishop Carroll will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Westmont Hilltop surely won't give up without a fight.