While it was all tied up 37-37 at halftime, Rocky Grove was not quite Clarion Area's equal in the second half on Monday. They fell 73-61 to the Clarion Area Bobcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Orioles in their matchups with the Bobcats: they've now lost three in a row.
Noah Baughman
| 02/10/25 vs Clarion Area | 61% |
| 02/07/25 @ Maplewood | 55% |
| 02/04/25 vs Cochranton | 76% |
| 01/31/25 @ Commodore Perry | 45% |
| 01/28/25 vs Saegertown | 46% |
| + 8 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Rocky Grove lost, don't look at Noah Baughman. Despite the final result, he went 11 for 18 to rack up 25 points. Baughman is also on a roll when it comes to shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 45% in the last 13 games he's played. Another player making a difference was Connor Ritchey, who posted 11 points and four blocks.
Clarion Area got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nathan Frederick out in front who scored 26 points and five rebounds. Those 26 points gave Frederick a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Dylan Smail, who dropped a double-double with 18 points and ten assists.
Rocky Grove's loss dropped their record down to 17-3. As for Clarion Area, they are on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season.
Rocky Grove and Clarion Area should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps Pennsylvania Rankings. Rocky Grove will square off against Jamestown at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday up 547 places (211 vs. 758). Rocky Grove will be looking to keep their 13-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Meanwhile, Clarion Area (ranked 200th) will meet Moniteau (ranked 641st) at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 67.3 points per game this season.
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