The Clifton Central Comets suffered their biggest defeat yet this season on Friday. They were outmatched by Beecher on the road and fell 85-53. Clifton Central has struggled against Beecher recently, as their contest on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Clifton Central's loss came despite strong showings from Perry Mason and Cameron Meents. Mason scored ten points, while Meents scored eight points along with seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Peyton Chandler, who scored eight points.
Clifton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 14-7. As for Beecher, the win for they keeps them at an undefeated 20-0.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clifton Central won't have much time to rest: their next match is against La Salette Academy at 2:30 p.m. on January 20th. La Salette Academy is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 50.9 points per game. As for Beecher, they will head out on the road to square off against Grace Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing isn't great for Grace Christian Academy: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Beecher has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
