Clarkson/Leigh and West Point-Beemer squared off in some playoff action on Tuesday, but Clarkson/Leigh had to settle for second. They were just a bucket shy of victory and fell 38-37 to the West Point-Beemer Cadets. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Cadets this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 49-33 back in December of 2024.
Brynn Settje
| 01/25/25 vs Wakefield | 9 |
| 01/28/25 vs Wisner-Pilger | 8 |
| 01/11/25 @ Tekamah-Herman | 8 |
| 02/17/25 vs Wakefield | 6 |
| 01/31/25 vs Wisner-Pilger | 6 |
| + 20 more games |
Despite the defeat, Clarkson/Leigh had strong showings from Ava Kasik, who went 7-for-12 en route to 15 points, and Brynn Settje, who posted eight points and five steals. Settje is becoming a predictor of Clarkson/Leigh's success: when she posts at least five steals the team is 9-2 (and 4-10 when she doesn't). Another player making a difference was Baylee Settje, who put up seven points and seven boards.
West Point-Beemer's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Allie Kaup, who earned 13 points and seven rebounds. Kaup has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. Mia Hunke was another key player, putting up seven points and 11 boards.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss dropped their record down to 13-12. As for West Point-Beemer, their record is now 18-7.
Clarkson/Leigh does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for West Point-Beemer, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 54-42 defeat against North Bend Central on the 20th.
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