The Clarion Area Bobcats will face off against the North Clarion Wolves at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Clarion Area took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They strolled past Karns City with points to spare, taking the game 47-31. The Bobcats pushed the score to 38-17 by the end of the third, a deficit the Gremlins cut but never quite recovered from.
Clarion Area's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Mason Burford, who posted 11 points and eight rebounds. Dylan Smail was another key player, putting up eight points.
Meanwhile, North Clarion can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Tuesday. They slipped by Union 47-46.
North Clarion's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-1. As for Clarion Area, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Everything came up roses for Clarion Area against North Clarion when the teams last played back in January, as the squad secured a 79-51 victory. In that contest, Clarion Area amassed a halftime lead of 46-26, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Thursday.
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