Clayton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a blow against the Calvary Day School Cougars, falling 83-54.
Loss or not, Clayton got some senior leadership from Jayden Gray and Khaleil Walters. Gray shot 40% from the field to rack up 24 points and six rebounds, while Walters went 6-for-12 on his way to 16 points and six boards. Jalen Holmes was another key player, putting up two points and three steals.
Calvary Day School had a senior duo take command as Owen Calvert posted 26 points and three steals and Luca Sarnowska had 22 points. The game was Calvert's 22nd in a row with at least 16 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Autry, who scored 11 points and eight rebounds.
Clayton's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Calvary Day School, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
Clayton wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 49-39 victory against East Wake on the 25th. As for Calvary Day School, they have also already played their next contest, a 92-48 loss against Concord Academy on the 24th.
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