With a playoff win on the line, Clemens rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Hanna Golden Eagles 85-27. Given the Buffaloes' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 83rd, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 498th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Letrell Hoover
| 02/21/25 vs Hanna | 13 |
| 02/18/25 vs Medina Valley | 10 |
| 02/11/25 vs Judson | 12 |
| 02/07/25 @ East Central | 7 |
| 01/31/25 vs Johnson | 6 |
| + 3 more games |
Letrell Hoover was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 8.2 boards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Jayden Arceneaux, who posted 11 points.
Clemens smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
The win made it two in a row for Clemens and bumps their season record up to 23-12. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 81.0 points over those games. As for Hanna, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-12.
Looking ahead, Clemens will challenge Harlan at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harlan will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Clemens surely won't give up without a fight. Hanna does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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