Clarkson/Leigh is 1-9 against Howells-Dodge since December of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The two teams will compete for holiday cheer at 6:00 p.m. Clarkson/Leigh has given up an average of 60.2 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Clarkson/Leigh is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against West Point-Beemer on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Patriots took a blow against the Cadets, falling 78-33. The Patriots were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 53-20.
The losing side was boosted by Luke Eisenmann, who posted six points. Cody Jedlicka also deserves some recognition as he posted his first assist of the season.
Meanwhile, Howells-Dodge put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They really took it to Lyons-Decatur Northeast for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-13 win. With the Jaguars ahead 33-4 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Howells-Dodge, their victory bumped their record up to 6-0.
Clarkson/Leigh was taken down by Howells-Dodge 72-30 when the teams last played back in February. Can the Patriots avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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