Having just played yesterday, the Clinton Red Devils will get right back to it and host the Union County Yellowjackets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Clinton's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last three contests.
On Thursday, Clinton escaped with a win against Belton-Honea Path by the margin of a single free throw, 55-54.
Meanwhile, Union County was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 75-52 to Boiling Springs. While losing is never fun, the Yellowjackets can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 171st, while the Bulldogs are ranked 27th).
Clinton will need to focus on slowing down Cliff Gregory, one of several Union County players who made an impact when they last played. He went 5-for-7 en route to 13 points. Gregory is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last three games he's played. Juan Jeter was another key player, putting up ten points.
Clinton's win bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Union County, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Clinton was taken down by Union County 71-42 in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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