Basketball Recap: Clayton Picks Up Fourth Consecutive Victory

Clayton hadn't done well against Solon Springs recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Clayton Bears came out on top in a nail-biter against the Solon Springs Eagles, sneaking past 49-46. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bears have posted since January 9th.

Bears

Previous 4 Games

12/27/24 vs Solon Springs	49-46
12/20/24 @ Lake Holcombe	50-45
12/17/24 @ Prairie Farm	52-37
12/13/24 @ Winter	56-48

The victory (which was Clayton's fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.8 points per game. As for Solon Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 3-3.

The future could be bright for both Clayton and Solon Springs: their next opponents haven't had the best luck recently. Clayton will try to hand Elmwood/Plum City their third-straight defeat when the two meet at 6:00 p.m. on January 3, 2025. Meanwhile, Solon Springs will look to extend Butternut's four-game losing streak when the meet at 7:15 p.m. on January 6, 2025.