The Sandoval Blackhawks lost against North Clay/Clay City back in January of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. Sandoval fell 59-47 to North Clay/Clay City. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Sandoval in their matchups with North Clay/Clay City: they've now lost five in a row.
Leading North Clay/Clay City to victory were Miah Ballard and Alexis VanDyke. Ballard scored 18 points along with eight rebounds and six steals, while VanDyke scored 23 points along with five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points VanDyke has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Matia Price, who scored eight points.
Sandoval's defeat dropped their record down to 12-15. As for North Clay/Clay City, their win bumped their record up to 9-15.
Sandoval will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Cowden-Herrick/Beecher City at 6:00 p.m. As for North Clay/Clay City, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Anthony at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The timing is sure in St. Anthony's favor as the squad sits on four straight wins at home while North Clay/Clay City has been banged up by five consecutive losses on the road.
