Basketball Recap: Clarksburg's Luck Changes for the Better on Wednesday

Clarksburg had to endure an eight-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They snuck past the Walter Johnson Wildcats with a 60-56 victory on Wednesday. This was payback for the Coyotes, who suffered a 69-54 defeat the last time these two teams met.

Clarksburg was led to victory by Kwame Samuels and Anthony Garris. Samuels dropped a double-double on 18 points and 12 boards, while Garris dropped a double-double on 15 points and 12 rebounds. Garris is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Ryan Lin was another key player, putting up ten points and seven rebounds.

Clarksburg smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive boards in three consecutive matches.

Clarksburg's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Walter Johnson, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with the loss, which was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season.

Clarksburg will take on Damascus in a holiday battle at at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Clarksburg's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. Walter Johnson and Bethesda-Chevy Chase will compete for holiday cheer at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Walter Johnson is facing Bethesda-Chevy Chase at the right time seeing as Bethesda-Chevy Chase is stuck on a three-game losing streak.