Basketball Preview: Clinton Arrows vs. Forest Hill Patriots
Clinton is 7-0 against Forest Hill since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Clinton Arrows will challenge the Forest Hill Patriots at 3:00 p.m. Forest Hill took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Clinton, who comes in off a win.
Forest Hill is hoping to do what Canton couldn't on Thursday: put an end to Clinton's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Clinton came out on top against Canton by a score of 50-39.
Clinton's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Alajah Davis, who had 12 points plus six rebounds and six steals, and Aria Jones, who went 6 for 9 en route to 15 points plus two steals. Davis is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Eatmon, who scored eight points along with six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Forest Hill scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell to Vicksburg 71-65. The defeat continues a trend for the Patriots in their matchups with the Gators: they've now lost nine in a row.
Forest Hill's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Clinton, their record is now 4-1.
Clinton strolled past Forest Hill in their previous meeting back in November of 2023 by a score of 58-42. Will Clinton repeat their success, or does Forest Hill have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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