Basketball Preview: Clarkson/Leigh Patriots vs. Pierce Bluejays
Clarkson/Leigh is 0-3 against the Bluejays since February of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. The Clarkson/Leigh Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Pierce Bluejays at 7:30 p.m. Hopefully Clarkson/Leigh focused on turnovers this week since the team gave up 21 on Tuesday.
Clarkson/Leigh can finally bid farewell to their 18-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They took down Wisner-Pilger 60-43. That 17 point margin sets a new team best for Clarkson/Leigh this season.
Korbin Lemburg and Wyatt Crosley were among the main playmakers for Clarkson/Leigh as the former dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds and the latter scored 14 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Crosley has scored all season. Kyle Mcmullin was another key contributor, scoring 15 points along with eight rebounds and two blocks.
Meanwhile, Pierce ended up a good deal behind the Bluejays last Saturday and lost 55-39.
Clarkson/Leigh's victory ended a seven-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-15. As for Pierce, their loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-10.
Clarkson/Leigh might still be hurting after the 49-25 loss they got from the Bluejays when the teams last played back in February of 2023. Will Clarkson/Leigh have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
