Northeastern Clinton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 48-40 to the Beekmantown Eagles. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' New York basketball rankings (they are ranked 322nd, while the Eagles are ranked 99th).
It was another big night for Payton Parliament, who went 8 for 20 en route to 23 points in addition to eight boards and seven steals for Beekmantown. The game was Parliament's fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashley Barnes, who posted nine points.
Northeastern Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-9. As for Beekmantown, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Northeastern Clinton will square off against Peru at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Beekmantown, they will challenge Saranac at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Saranac will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Beekmantown surely won't give up without a fight.
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