Basketball Recap: Sicily Robinson Ellington's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Clarksville Academy over Oak Forest Academy

Clarksville Academy saw some tournament action on Friday. They fell 54-44 to the Oak Forest Academy Yellowjackets.

Clarksville Academy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sicily Robinson Ellington, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 rebounds. The dominant performance gave Robinson Ellington a new career-high in boards. Anna Hellums was another key player, putting up 11 points and seven rebounds.

Clarksville Academy's defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Oak Forest Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-8.

Clarksville Academy and Laurel Hill will face off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. As for Oak Forest Academy, they and Washburn will face off at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. One thing working in Washburn's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last four matches.