North Clay/Clay City were the 63-43 winner over the Dieterich Movin Maroons when they last played one another back in December of 2022, but their luck changed this time around. North Clay/Clay City fell to Dieterich 44-38. While losing is never fun, North Clay/Clay City can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois basketball rankings (they are ranked 379th, while Dieterich is ranked 163rd).
Dieterich got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Miley Britton out in front who scored 15 points along with 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Britton has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last nine times she's played. Brittney Niemerg was another key contributor, scoring 8 points along with 3 steals.
North Clay/Clay City has been struggling recently, as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Dieterich, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 8-3.
North Clay/Clay City will be playing in front of their home fans against Altamont at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Dieterich, they will head out on the road to face off against Martinsville at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday. Martinsville is still on the hunt for that elusive first 'W'.
