Basketball Recap: Tucker Matthies' Big Game Can't Quite Lead Clarkson/Leigh over Tekamah-Herman

Clarkson/Leigh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 63-58 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tekamah-Herman Tigers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Patriots of the 61-60 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.

Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Tucker Matthies, who posted 17 points in addition to eight boards and three steals. The dominant performance gave Matthies a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Kyle McMullin, who put up 14 points along with six boards and five assists.

Among those leading the charge was Griffin Breckenridge, who went 7 of 17 on his way to 20 points and five rebounds. Brody Haag was another key player, putting up ten points.

Clarkson/Leigh's record is now 2-11. As for Tekamah-Herman, they now have a winning record of 6-5.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarkson/Leigh will host Archangels Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Tekamah-Herman, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Tekamah-Herman Tigers face off against the Lyons-Decatur Northeast Cougars at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Tekamah-Herman is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 53.2 points per game this season.