If the South Bend Clay Colonials were riding high off their 72-40 takedown of the Oregon-Davis Bobcats last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. South Bend Clay took a serious blow against Mishawaka Marian on Thursday, falling 76-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat South Bend Clay has suffered yet this season.
Despite the defeat, South Bend Clay had strong showings from Tyrese Jones, who scored nine points along with five assists and four blocks, and Brad Hicks, who scored ten points along with five rebounds. That's the first time this season that Jones posted two or more blocks. Ryan Harris was another key contributor, scoring six points.
Leading Mishawaka Marian to victory were Zion Rhoades and William Owens. Rhoades scored 16 points along with eight rebounds and three steals, while Owens scored 16 points along with six rebounds and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Paxan Sullivan, who scored 11 points along with five assists and five rebounds.
South Bend Clay's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Mishawaka Marian, their win bumped their record up to 5-8.
South Bend Clay will be playing at home against South Bend Riley at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. South Bend Riley is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games. As for Mishawaka Marian, they will head out on the road to square off against Culver Academies at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
