Clay was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against the Stanton Blue Devils, falling 56-30. Clay was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Stanton apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Despite the defeat, Clay saw an underclassman step up: freshman Annnaliese Hovda posted nine points along with five rebounds and three steals. Hovda is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least three every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Shan'Toryonna Evans, who earned no points in addition to eight rebounds and two steals.
Even though they lost, Clay smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in January.
Leading Stanton to victory were Catherine Brewer and Aiyanna Smiley. Brewer earned seven points along with six steals and two blocks, while Smiley went 8 for 18 en route to 19 points plus two steals. Another player making a difference was Jaiden Perkins, who earned nine points in addition to five rebounds.
Clay's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Stanton, the win snapped their losing streak at four games dating back to last season and leaves them with a 1-3 record.
Clay didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 68-15 defeat against Orange Park on the 3rd. Stanton has also already played their next matchup, a 44-17 victory against KIPP Bold City on the 26th.
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