| 12/06/25 vs Hoopeston | 68 |
| 12/05/25 @ Illinois Lutheran | 67 |
| 12/03/25 @ Peotone | 60 |
| 11/25/25 @ Cissna Park | 51 |
| 12/02/25 vs Gardner-South Wilmington | 48 |
Clifton Central lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Hoopeston, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Saturday's matchup. The Comets blew past the Cornjerkers 68-45 on Saturday. The Comets' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jake Thompson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, dropping a double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds. Another player making a difference was Blake Chandler, who posted 18 points and three steals.
Clifton Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Hoopeston only pulled down three.
Hoopeston's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cole Miller, who shot 83% from the field to rack up 11 points and five boards. Miller is on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 57% in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Brayden Walder, who went 6-for-14 on his way to 16 points.
The victory was the third in a row for Clifton Central, bringing their record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 65.0 points over those games. As for Hoopeston, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Clifton Central has already played their next contest, a 61-29 victory against Grant Park on the 9th. As for Hoopeston, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 47-38 win against Donovan on the 8th.
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