The Martin Clippers had to endure an 18-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They strolled past Athens with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 67-51. Martin's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Athens lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Silas Hall, who scored 16 points along with two steals. It was the first time this season that Hall scored 15 or more points. The team also got some help courtesy of Heath Tigges, who scored eight points along with six assists.
Even though they lost, Athens were working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. That's the most assists they've managed all season.
Martin's victory ended a 19-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-17. As for Athens, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-19.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Martin will square off against Galesburg-Augusta at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Galesburg-Augustapresents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Martin in Michigan (Galesburg-Augusta is ranked 333rd, while Martin is ranked 728th). As for Athens, they will head out on the road to challenge St. Philip Catholic Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Athens is coming into the contest with 21 straight losses on the road, meaning St. Philip Catholic Central will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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