Basketball Recap: Port Clinton Turns Things Around After Road Loss

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Previous Games

02/07/25 - Home	45-31 W
01/03/25 - Away	46-42 W
02/09/24 - Home	52-54 L
12/29/23 - Away	42-45 L
12/30/22 - Away	57-28 W
+ 5 more games

There's no place like home for Port Clinton, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Monday. They strolled past the Vermilion Sailors with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 45-31. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 46-42 back in January.

When it comes to explaining why Vermilion lost, don't look at Jerimiah Lopez. Despite the final result, he posted nine points.

Port Clinton's win bumped their record up to 6-12. As for Vermilion, they have been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 13 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

Port Clinton and Vermilion could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Ohio Rankings. Port Clinton (ranked 648th) will meet Clyde (ranked 299th) at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Port Clinton has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since January 3. Similarly, Vermilion will challenge Steele at 7:00 p.m. on Monday down 385 places (653 vs. 268).