Claysburg-Kimmel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 33-29 heartbreaker at the hands of the Rockwood Rockets. The Bulldogs were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Rockets earlier this season, when they won 52-40.
Claysburg-Kimmel's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Tipton, who posted 11 points. Another player making a difference was Zailee Bush, who put up eight points.
Claysburg-Kimmel's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Rockwood, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-9.
Claysburg-Kimmel and Rockwood could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Claysburg-Kimmel will challenge Southern Huntingdon County at 7:15 p.m. on Monday down 375 places (555 vs. 180). Similarly, Rockwood (ranked 686th) will meet Windber (ranked 332nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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