It was a proper cat-fight when Claxton duked it out with Portal on Tuesday. The Tigers took a blow against the Panthers, falling 82-47. The Tigers have struggled against the Panthers recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Claxton saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Cedveon Bell posted 15 points. Cristian Atkinson was another key player, putting up nine points.
Portal's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was David Thomas, who shot 57% from the field en route to 19 points in addition to seven rebounds and five assists. Kayden Busby also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Claxton's defeat dropped their record down to 5-12. As for Portal, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4.
Claxton didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 70-65 loss against Metter on the 30th. As for Portal, they have also already played their next contest, a 45-44 defeat against McIntosh County Academy on the 30th.
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