A feisty cat fight will be fought as the Panthers face off against the Lions at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Keystone and Clarion Area, and Keystone kept the tradition alive. Keystone took a 53-48 hit to the loss column at the hands of Clarion Area. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Bobcats recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 63 points the game before, Clarion-Limestone was a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They lost 55-29 to Redbank Valley. The contest marked the Lions' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Keystone will need to focus on slowing down Jase Ferguson, one of several Clarion-Limestone players who made an impact when they last played. He dropped a double-double with 12 points and ten boards. Jesse Siwiecki was another key player, putting up six points and nine rebounds.
Even though they lost, Clarion-Limestone smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive boards in three consecutive matchups.
Keystone's loss dropped their record down to 14-8. As for Clarion-Limestone, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season.
Things could have been worse for Keystone, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 67-50 loss to Clarion-Limestone in their previous matchup back in December of 2024. Will Keystone have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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