Clinton lost against Utica Academy of Science back in December of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Thursday. The Clinton Comets took a blow against the Utica Academy of Science Atoms, falling 78-28. The Comets were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 41-16.
Akol Machteng continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Utica Academy of Science, almost dropping a double-double on 20 points and nine boards. Machteng has been hot for a while, having posted nine or more rebounds the last 14 times he's played. Amari Berkley was another key player, going 8 of 12 en route to 18 points.
Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 3-12. As for Utica Academy of Science, they pushed their record up to 9-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Clinton and Utica Academy of Science could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps New York Rankings. Clinton (ranked 680th) will meet Herkimer (ranked 301st) at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Similarly, Utica Academy of Science will challenge Nottingham at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday down 186 places (331 vs. 145).
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