Basketball Recap: Friday's Victory Is Clarion-Limestone's Fourth in Last Five Outings

Jase Ferguson

Steals

12/30/24 vs Fort LeBoeuf	11
01/31/25 @ Karns City	5
01/30/25 vs Allegheny-Clarion Valley	5
01/23/25 vs Union	5
01/18/25 @ Punxsutawney	5
+ 12 more games

Clarion-Limestone won the last time they faced Karns City, and Jase Ferguson did his part to make sure it happened again. The Clarion-Limestone Lions secured a 64-59 W over the Karns City Gremlins on Friday thanks in part to Ferguson, who went 7 for 15 on his way to 19 points in addition to eight assists and seven rebounds. He also grabbed five steals, which is notable because Clarion-Limestone is undefeated when he posts at least five steals, but 5-6 otherwise.

Reese Runyan was another key player, putting up seven points. What's more, he also posted a 60% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in February of 2024.

Clarion-Limestone has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points over those games. As for Karns City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.

Clarion-Limestone has already played their next contest, a 53-42 victory against North Clarion on the 3rd. As for Karns City, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 70-69 win against Clarion Area on the 3rd.