The Clarkson/Leigh Patriots will be taking part in a tournament against the Oakland-Craig Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Clarkson/Leigh saw some tournament action on Friday. They secured a 37-31 W over Wisner-Pilger.
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Clarkson/Leigh got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Brynn Settje out in front who posted eight points in addition to seven boards and six steals. Settje is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed six or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Baylee Settje, who scored nine points and eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, you can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Oakland-Craig's strategy against Humphrey-Lindsay on Tuesday. Oakland-Craig walked away with a 52-42 win over Humphrey-Lindsay.
Oakland-Craig's win came from a few key players Clarkson/Leigh will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Briar Ray, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 11 boards. Bailey Pelan was another key player, going 6 of 12 on her way to 16 points and six rebounds.
Oakland-Craig smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Humphrey-Lindsay only pulled down four offensive rebounds.
Oakland-Craig pushed their record up to 16-2 with the victory, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Clarkson/Leigh, they now have a winning record of 10-9.
Clarkson/Leigh ended up a good deal behind Oakland-Craig when the teams last played back in December of 2024, losing 43-28. Can Clarkson/Leigh avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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