Clinton dropped to 2-2 on Saturday, ending the team's six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season. They fell 60-55 to the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders. The Dragons were not able to make up for their defeat to the Highlanders from their previous meeting back in November of 2022.
As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 70.5 points this season.
Jayden Barton had a dynamite game, almost dropping a double-double with 34 points and nine steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Malachi Palmer, who posted 11 points and eight boards.
Coming up, Clinton will take on KACHEA in a tournament on Tuesday. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 52-45 victory against Lenoir City on the 22nd.
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