Basketball Recap: Clifton Central Falls Despite Big Games from Blake Chandler and Jake Thompson + How To Watch

By Team Reports Dec 4, 2025, 6:46am

Basketball Recap: Clifton Central Comets vs. Gardner-South Wilmington Panthers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IL High School Assn. (IHSA) & Clifton Central High School. Watch Full Replay

Clifton Central was the 66-28 winner over Gardner-South Wilmington when they last played one another back in February, but their luck changed this time around. The Comets took a 55-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers on Tuesday.

Clifton Central's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Jake Thompson, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 13 boards, and Blake Chandler, who posted 19 points.

Clifton Central's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.

Clifton Central didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 60-53 victory against Peotone on the 3rd. As for Gardner-South Wilmington, they will host Beecher at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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