Hampton-Dumont/CAL was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 63-51 to Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS. While losing is never fun, Hampton-Dumont/CAL can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Iowa basketball rankings (they are ranked 227th, while Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS is ranked 112th).
Hampton-Dumont/CAL's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 10-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hampton-Dumont/CAL and St. Edmond will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday without much rest, having both just played. Hampton-Dumont/CAL will need to watch out since the Gaels have now posted at least 55 points in their last four contests. As for Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against Iowa Falls-Alden at 7:45 p.m. on Friday. Clarion-Goldfield/DOWS will be up against the Cadets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 65.47 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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