Clarkson/Leigh's game on Saturday was all tied up 21-21 at the half, but sadly for them it didn't stay that way. They fell 48-44 to the Battle Creek Braves. The Patriots lost against the Braves in their previous head to head back in January, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 77-35 score last time.
Kyle McMullin
| 12/13/25 @ Battle Creek | 17 |
| 12/11/25 @ Bancroft-Rosalie | 24 |
| 12/09/25 vs Oakland-Craig | 17 |
| 12/06/25 @ Madison | 15 |
| 12/05/25 vs Humphrey-Lindsay | 21 |
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kyle McMullin, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and ten boards. The contest was McMullin's fifth in a row with at least 15 points. Easton Brabec was another key player, going 6-for-11 en route to 14 points.
Isaac Rudloff was his usual excellent self, almost dropping a double-double with 22 points and nine rebounds for Battle Creek. That makes it three consecutive games in which Rudloff has scored at least a third of the Braves' points. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Bleich, who posted 12 points and seven boards.
Clarkson/Leigh dropped their record down to 1-4 with the defeat, which was their third straight on the road. As for Battle Creek, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Looking ahead, Clarkson/Leigh will be home for the holidays to greet West Point-Beemer at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Battle Creek, they are taking a road trip to square off against Guardian Angels Central Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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