The Clarion Area Bobcats will head out to face off against the Union Knights/Damsels at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Clarion Area has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games.
Clarion Area is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They took down Clarion-Limestone 61-47 on Monday. With that win, the Bobcats brought their scoring average up to 51 points per game.
Clarion Area's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Wyatt Waterson led the charge by putting up 19 points. Another player making a difference was Nathan Frederick, who posted 12 points.
Meanwhile, Union had to endure a four-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past East Forest, posting a 59-30 victory. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Knights/Damsels considering their 30-point performance the game before.
Union's win came from a few key players Clarion Area will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Trent Fleming, who had 22 points. That makes it three consecutive games in which he has scored at least a third of Union's points. Gage Jordan was another key player, dropping a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Clarion Area's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Union, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: Clarion Area has been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 26.8 boards per game. However, it's not like Union struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20.8 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
Clarion Area beat Union 51-42 when the teams last played back in December of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clarion Area since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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