Vermilion lost against Clearview back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Vermilion Sailors took a 49-44 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Clearview Clippers. The Sailors' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Despite the loss, Vermilion saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Mason Cooper posted 15 points along with five boards and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Brock Meyers, who had eight points.
Clearview was led to victory by Cy Christensen and Deacon Delgado. Christensen put up 13 points in addition to six rebounds and four steals, while Delgado almost dropped a double-double on 12 points and nine boards. Delgado has been hot for a while, having posted eight or more rebounds the last 13 times he's played.
Vermilion's defeat dropped their record down to 4-10. As for Clearview, the victory got them back to even at 8-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Vermilion will square off against Margaretta at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Margaretta will roll in looking for their 18th straight win, something Vermilion surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clearview, they will face off against Black River at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clearview is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 51.5 points per game this season.
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