Clarkdale was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They were dealt a 60-32 defeat at the hands of the Newton Tigers. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Mississippi basketball rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Tigers are ranked 85th).
When it comes to explaining why Clarkdale lost, don't look at Connor Mcdill. Despite the final result, he posted 11 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Leland Harris, who had seven points and seven rebounds.
Clarkdale's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Newton, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-7.
Clarkdale will take on Scott Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Clarkdale is facing Scott Central at the right time seeing as Scott Central is stuck on a three-game losing streak. Newton does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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