Clear Brook extended their losing streak to four on Wednesday, dropping them down to 7-16. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 54-50 heartbreaker at the hands of the Clear Lake Falcons. While losing is never fun, the Wolverines can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 773rd, while the Falcons are ranked 268th).
As for Clear Lake, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.9 points over those games.
Leading Clear Lake to victory were Marley Auttonberry and Carmen Evans. Auttonberry posted eight points along with 11 rebounds and four blocks, while Evans shot 41% from the field en route to 16 points and four steals. The contest was Evans' third in a row with at least 16 points. Payton Marshall was another key player, putting up seven points.
Looking ahead, Clear Brook will face off against Brazoswood at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Wolverines will be up against the Buccaneers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 67.83 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Clear Lake, they will challenge Clear Falls at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Falcons' defense better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 52.8 points per game this season.
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