McClatchy was handed a 23-point defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Kennedy Cougars, sneaking past 61-58. This was a revenge game for the Lions: when they faced off against the Cougars on January 6th, they had to take a 65-63 loss.
McClatchy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Kai Bradford led the charge by almost dropping a double-double on 25 points and nine boards. The team also got some help courtesy of Eddie Pimpton, who went 5 for 6 on his way to 13 points and three steals.
McClatchy's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 12-7. As for Kennedy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season.
McClatchy will challenge Antelope at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. McClatchy is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.9 points per game this season. As for Kennedy, they will look to defend their home court on Wednesday against Cordova at 7:30 p.m. Kennedy is facing Cordova at the right time seeing as Cordova is stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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