Punxsutawney was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 40-37 heartbreaker at the hands of the Clarion Area Bobcats. The Chucks were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bobcats earlier this season, when they won 47-35.
Clarion Area's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mason Burford, who posted ten points. Another player making a difference was Dylan Smail, who had ten points and six boards.
Punxsutawney's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Clarion Area, they pushed their record up to 12-3 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Punxsutawney will square off against Bradford at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clarion Area, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Clarion Area Bobcats face off against the Clarion-Limestone Lions at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Clarion-Limestone is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 59.1 points per game this season.
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