Washington County extended their losing streak to six on Saturday, dropping them down to 3-11. They were beaten by the Clifton-Clyde Eagles 59-26. The Tigers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 49-13.
Despite the defeat, Washington County saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Maggie Lutjemeier posted ten points and five boards.
As for Clifton-Clyde, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 10-3. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 31 points or more this season.
Sevy Wurtz produced another solid performance going 10-for-20 en route to 29 points along with six steals and five assists. That makes it 13 consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Clifton-Clyde's points. Calyn Baker was another key player, putting up 11 points in addition to six rebounds and five assists.
Washington County and Clifton-Clyde will both get a bit of extra prep time before their next contests. The next time the Tigers see the court they'll take on Frankfort on the 30th. As for Clifton-Clyde, their break will end when they face Canton-Galva on the 27th.
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