The Clarkson/Leigh Patriots's road trip will continue as they head out to face the Crofton Warriors at 1:30 p.m. on February 28th. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
St. Cecilia typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Clarkson/Leigh proved too difficult a challenge. They walked away with a 39-32 victory over the Bluehawks.
Chloe Hanel was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 30 points and 15 rebounds. She is on a roll when it comes to points, as she's now scored 21 or more in the last three games she's played.
Meanwhile, Crofton put another one in the bag last Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They blew past Cedar Catholic 54-34. Crofton has made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won 14 matches by 20 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Sammie Allen, who scored 12 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. She is trending in the right direction, as she's improved her point production for three games straight. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellie Tramp, who scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Clarkson/Leigh's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 17-6. As for Crofton, their win bumped their record up to 24-0.
Wednesday's matchup is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Clarkson/Leigh have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 23.1 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Crofton struggles in that department as they've been averaging 29.1 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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