
Bison
01/17/25 @ Bedford | 48-40 |
01/13/25 vs Penns Valley Area | 74-68 |
01/10/25 @ Bellwood-Antis | 68-60 |
01/08/25 vs Philipsburg-Osceola | 50-21 |
Clearfield came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Bedford Bisons by a score of 48-40. Given the Bison's advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania basketball rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Bisons are ranked 385th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Clearfield's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Eve Helsel led the charge by dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten steals. Helsel is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last five games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Sonny Diehl, who went 5 for 9 on her way to 12 points and four steals.
Clearfield's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Bedford, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-8.
Clearfield will face off against Bald Eagle Area at 7:15 p.m. on Monday. Clearfield is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57.7 points per game this season. As for Bedford, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Greater Johnstown at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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