Clifton easily dispatched Keene last Friday, but unfortunately both the margin and the ultimate result were a different story in this one. The Clifton Cubs fell just short of the Rogers Eagles by a score of 46-44 on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cubs have suffered since December 27, 2023.
Several Cubs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Brystel Wise, who posted nine points and six rebounds. Delilah Martinez was another key player, putting up eight points.
Among those leading the charge was Kyra Yates, who put up nine points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Kinley Caldwell, who had three points and five steals.
Clifton now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Rogers, their win ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 7-7.
Clifton and Maypearl will round out the year against one another at at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Rogers, it'll be Battle of the Birds when the Rogers Eagles face off against the Snook Bluejays at 10:15 a.m. on Friday.
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