Clarkson/Leigh came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against the Mead Raiders, falling 76-54.
When it comes to explaining why Clarkson/Leigh lost, don't look at Kyle McMullin. Despite the final result, he posted 12 points in addition to eight rebounds and six assists. That's the most assists McMullin has posted since back in December of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Wyatt Crosley, who en route to 17 points.
Patriots
| 02/24/25 vs Mead | 15 |
| 02/21/25 vs David City | 12 |
| 02/13/25 @ Stanton | 10 |
McMullin wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Clarkson/Leigh was working as a unit and finished the game with 15 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive games.
Mead's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tytus R Lee, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and 11 boards. R Lee is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brady Gartner, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten rebounds.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-19. As for Mead, their victory bumped their record up to 14-9.
Clarkson/Leigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Mead, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 59-48 defeat against Oakland-Craig on the 25th.
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