Clinton lost to Belton-Honea Path last Thursday, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Thursday. The Red Devils sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 56-54 win over the Bears.

Nyterian Smith
| 12/11/25 vs Belton-Honea Path | 18 |
| 12/08/25 vs Newberry | 13 |
| 12/05/25 vs Emerald | 23 |
| 12/04/25 @ Belton-Honea Path | 9 |
| 12/01/25 vs Chapman | 14 |
Clinton's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nyterian Smith, who posted 18 points and four steals. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 15.4 points per game. Zy'Darrion Butler was another key player, putting up 16 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Clinton's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Belton-Honea Path, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Coming up, Clinton won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Union County at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Red Devils will be up against the Yellowjackets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.86 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Belton-Honea Path, they also won't have to wait long for more action: they'll take on Palmetto at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Bears will need to watch out since the Mustangs have now posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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