Basketball Game Preview: Clay Eagles vs. Anthony Wayne Generals

The Clay Eagles will challenge the Anthony Wayne Generals at 7:15 p.m. on Monday.

Clay lost 50-27 to Southview on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Anthony Wayne faced Mason in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Sunday. Anthony Wayne enjoyed a cozy 61-47 win over Mason. The victory was nothing new for the Generals as they're now sitting on six straight.

Anthony Wayne had a senior duo take command as Elise Bender dropped a double-double on 27 points and 11 boards and Brooke Bender went 6 of 12 en route to 19 points and four steals. Elise's evening made it 12 games in a row in which she has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Leah Pike, who posted seven points and five rebounds.

Anthony Wayne smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.

Anthony Wayne is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-2 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39.8 points. As for Clay, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.

Clay was dealt a bruising 80-21 defeat at the hands of Anthony Wayne in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Clay 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.