The Clayton Comets scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 90-63 victory over Corinth Holders. Given Clayton's advantage in MaxPreps' North Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 66th, while Corinth Holders is ranked 543rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Justice Mitchell was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. He has been hot recently, having posted 16 or more points the last nine times he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Khaleil Walters, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds and four steals.
Despite the loss, Corinth Holders still got an impressive performance from Tyler Sandaire, who scored 22 points along with five rebounds. Max Carlson was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Clayton has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. As for Corinth Holders, they are on a 13-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-22.
Clayton will be playing in front of their home fans against Cleveland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Clayton's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last 15 contests. As for Corinth Holders, they will head out on the road to take on Garner at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Garner will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Corinth Holders surely won't give up without a fight.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
