The Rainier Columbians and the Clatskanie Tigers will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Rainier has struggled recently with six losses in a row, while Clatskanie will arrive with four straight wins.
Rainier is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 64-58 to Gaston on Thursday.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Clatskanie took on Gervais on Tuesday. The Tigers managed a 56-51 victory over the Cougars. The score was all tied up 25-25 at the break, but the Tigers were the better team in the second half.
Clatskanie's win came from a few key players Rainier will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Zack Mollenhour, who went 5-for-10 on his way to 11 points. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in assists (four). Another player making a difference was Ayden Blackshire, who posted eight points.
Rainier's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Clatskanie, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Rainier might still be hurting after the 55-30 loss they got from Clatskanie in their previous meeting back in December of 2024. Will the Columbians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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