Basketball Recap: Marley Kline's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Clarion Area over North Clarion

Clarion Area lost against North Clarion back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Wednesday. The Clarion Area Bobcats took a 51-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Clarion Wolves. The Bobcats have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Clarion Area's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marley Kline, who posted 14 points and three steals. Kline is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Durish, who earned three points along with eight boards and seven steals.

Even though they lost, Clarion Area smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

Clarion Area's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for North Clarion, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.

Clarion Area has already played their next game, a 62-43 defeat against Karns City on the 17th. As for North Clarion, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next contest, a 47-29 loss against Keystone on the 17th.