Clarkson/Leigh was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their ninth straight loss. They were four points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 59-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the Wisner-Pilger Gators. The Patriots were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Gators apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January of 2024.
Several Patriots players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kyle McMullin, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and 13 rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Korbin Lemburg, who posted 15 points and eight boards.
Clarkson/Leigh's loss dropped their record down to 2-15. As for Wisner-Pilger, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-14.
Clarkson/Leigh and Wisner-Pilger could both be facing uphill battles in their next games considering their disadvantage in the MaxPreps Nebraska Rankings. Clarkson/Leigh will face off against Howells-Dodge at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday down 174 places (230 vs. 56). Similarly, Wisner-Pilger (ranked 236th) will meet North Bend Central (ranked 102nd) at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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