The Clarkson/Leigh Patriots entered their tilt with the Wisner-Pilger Gators with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Clarkson/Leigh strolled past Wisner-Pilger with points to spare on Tuesday, taking the game 52-37. That's another feather in the cap for Clarkson/Leigh, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.
It was another big night for Chloe Hanel, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and ten rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Clarkson/Leigh's points. Baylee Settje was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Hannah Parker and Emerson Bellar certainly did their best on Tuesday to try and avoid the loss. Parker scored 12 points along with seven rebounds, while Bellar scored ten points along with three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Parker has scored all season.
Clarkson/Leigh is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Wisner-Pilger, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Clarkson/Leigh will take on Twin River at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Twin River is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses. As for Wisner-Pilger, they the luxury of staying home another game and will welcome North Bend Central at 6:00 p.m. on January 25th.
