Central Linn had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They had to suffer through a 61-29 loss at the hands of the Clatskanie Tigers. The Cobras were down 44-20 at the end of the third quarter, and things only got worse from there.
Several Cobras players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Sawyer Kirk, who posted six points and three steals.
Clatskanie got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Gunner Engen out in front who went 8-for-14 en route to 18 points along with seven boards and five assists. Those 18 points gave Engen a new career-high. Michael Simpson was another key player, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.
Clatskanie's win bumped their record up to 2-0.
Central Linn wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 59-30 defeat against Creswell on the 9th. As for Clatskanie, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 56-51 victory against Gervais on the 9th.
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