If the North Clayton Eagles were riding high off their 65-22 takedown of the Whitewater Wildcats last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The game between North Clayton and Starr's Mill wasn't particularly close, with North Clayton falling 61-43. North Clayton has struggled against Starr's Mill recently, as their match on Tuesday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
North Clayton's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was VICTORIA Johnson, who scored ten points along with seven rebounds and three blocks. Ashley Dudley was another key contributor, scoring six points along with four steals.
North Clayton's loss dropped their record down to 15-8. As for Starr's Mill, the win (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 17-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North Clayton will square off against Fayette County at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Fayette County's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 12 matchups. As for Starr's Mill, they will head out on the road to square off against Whitewater at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Starr's Mill is facing Whitewater at the right time seeing as Whitewater is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
