Clarkrange had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 11-8 to make it four. They were outmatched by the Pickett County Bobcats and fell 61-32. While losing is never fun, the Buffaloes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Tennessee basketball rankings (they are ranked 232nd, while the Bobcats are ranked 36th).
Clarkrange lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was J.D. Bristol, who posted nine points. Braxton Sears was another key player, putting up seven points and five assists.
As for Pickett County, the win (which was their 11th in a row) raised their record to 18-2. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
Pickett County's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nathaniel Cobb led the charge by earning 13 points. Another player making a difference was Abram Phillips, who scored 13 points.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Clarkrange will head out to square off against Harriman at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pickett County, they will venture away from home to challenge Red Boiling Springs at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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