Claysburg-Kimmel easily dispatched North Star last Tuesday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Claysburg-Kimmel Bulldogs fell just short of the Tussey Mountain Titans by a score of 36-34 on Thursday. The loss continues a trend for the Bulldogs in their matchups with the Titans: they've now lost eight in a row.
Claysburg-Kimmel's loss came despite strong showings from Bailey Tipton and Zailee Bush. Tipton went 5 of 12 en route to 19 points, while Bush dropped a double-double on 13 points and 12 rebounds.
Tussey Mountain got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Karah Husick out in front who posted ten points along with seven boards and three steals. Husick is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last nine games she's played. Aubree Weaver was another key player, putting up six points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Claysburg-Kimmel's defeat dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Tussey Mountain, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 13-3.
Claysburg-Kimmel will venture away from home to face off against Forbes Road at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tussey Mountain, they will welcome Southern Huntingdon County at 7:30 p.m. on January 30th.
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