Fairfield is 3-0 against North Clay/Clay City since November of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Fairfield Mules will head out on the road to face off against North Clay/Clay City at 6:00 p.m. Fairfield is hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Thursday, Fairfield suffered a tough 38-18 defeat at the hands of Richland County.
Meanwhile, North Clay/Clay City's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their fourth straight loss. They fell to Altamont 78-73. While losing is never fun, North Clay/Clay City can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 434th, while Altamont is ranked 106th).
Fairfield has traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season. As for North Clay/Clay City, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
Everything came up roses for Fairfield against North Clay/Clay City in their previous matchup back in November of 2021 as the squad secured a 54-25 win. Does Fairfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will North Clay/Clay City turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
