Clinton Central and Carroll squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Clinton Central had to settle for second. They took a 51-32 bruising from the Carroll Cougars. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now lost six in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Clinton Central lost, don't look at Carly Davison. Despite the final result, she posted 13 points.
Even though they lost, Clinton Central smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Carroll only pulled down five offensive boards.
Carroll was led to victory by Jillian Salts and Emily Justice. Salts almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds, while Justice had 13 points and seven boards. What's more, Salts also racked up four assists, the most she's had since back in November of 2024. Another player making a difference was Mady Isley, who earned six points.
Clinton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 17-6. As for Carroll, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 17-7 record this season.
Clinton Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carroll, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 43-38 win against Rossville on the 8th.
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