Clay City had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were outmatched by the North Central Thunderbirds on the road and fell 80-21. The Eels just can't catch a break and have now endured four defeats in a row dating back to last season.
Clay City lost on Friday despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Taylor Rhienhart, who scored four points along with six rebounds and two steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Abigale Shearer, who posted eight points.
North Central's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jalyn Davidson, who went 12 for 19 en route to 28 points plus seven assists and five steals. Shelby Seay was another key player, going 8 for 17 en route to 24 points plus seven steals and five rebounds.
The win made it two in a row for North Central and bumps their season record up to 2-0.
Clay City wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 42-25 victory against Cloverdale on the 12th. North Central has also already played their next match, a 58-33 win against Terre Haute North Vigo on the 9th.
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