Basketball Game Preview: Clare Pioneers vs. Beaverton Beavers

The Clare Pioneers will face off against the Beaverton Beavers at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Clare has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.

Clare is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They skirted past Chippewa Hills 63-60. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Pioneers have posted since March 1, 2024.

Meanwhile, Beaverton got the win against Oscoda on Monday by a conclusive 54-32. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Beavers.

Beaverton's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Clare, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6.

Clare came out on top in a nail-biter against Beaverton in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, sneaking past 33-30. Will Clare repeat their success, or does Beaverton have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.