Clayton posted their closest victory since February 23, 2024 on Monday. It was close, but they capped 2024 with a 65-62 win over the Millbrook Wildcats. This was payback for the Comets, who suffered an 88-59 loss the last time these two teams met.
Andrew Grimes continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, going 6 for 10 on his way to 23 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Smalls, who went 5 of 9 en route to 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Millbrook lost, don't look at Ashton King. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 16 on his way to 22 points. Another player making a difference was Josh Conti, who went 5 for 8 on his way to 10 points and seven rebounds.
Clayton's record now sits at 6-3. As for Millbrook, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-9.
Clayton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 75-70 defeat against Garner on the 3rd. As for Millbrook, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 71-67 victory against Cardinal Gibbons on the 7th.
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