Clayton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 76-74 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tucumcari Rattlers. The Yellowjackets were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rattlers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Clayton's defeat dropped their record down to 10-10. As for Tucumcari, their victory bumped their record up to 7-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clayton will host Santa Rosa at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Santa Rosa's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last 11 games. As for Tucumcari, they will welcome Pecos at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing isn't great for Tucumcari: they have been struggling with five straight losses at home, while Pecos has snatched up three consecutive wins on the road.
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