Nation Ford played a tough match on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were dealt a 64-30 defeat at the hands of the Clover Blue Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Falcons can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 73rd, while the Blue Eagles are ranked 19th).
Leading Clover to victory were Clara Powell and Olivia Lewter. Powell went 6 for 10 from beyond the arc on her way to 26 points, while Lewter dropped a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds. Those 26 points gave Powell a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Georgia Smith, who posted eight points in addition to five boards and four steals.
Nation Ford's loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Clover, the victory (which was their ninth in a row) raised their record to 15-2.
Nation Ford will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against Fort Mill at 6:30 p.m. Fort Mill will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Nation Ford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clover, they will head out on the road to take on Catawba Ridge at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Clover's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four contests.
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