The Elkhart Lions lost against the South Bend Clay Colonials back in February of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. Elkhart received a tough blow as they fell 66-51 to South Bend Clay.
Trinton Harris and Javeis Hines certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Harris scored ten points along with three steals, while Hines dropped a double-double on 16 points and ten rebounds. It was the first time this season that Hines pulled down eight or more rebounds.
South Bend Clay found their leader in underclassman Tyrese Jones, who almost dropped a double-double on 30 points and nine rebounds. Jones is on a roll when it comes to points, as he's now scored 18 or more in the last seven games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Noah Fernandez, who scored eight points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Elkhart's defeat dropped their record down to 3-16. As for South Bend Clay, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Elkhart will square off against Penn at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Penn is coming into the contest with three straight wins at home, so Elkhart is out to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. South Bend Clay is on the road again on Tuesday and plays Concord at 7:45 p.m. on February 13th. Concord will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something South Bend Clay surely won't give up without a fight.
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