Donovan lost against Clifton Central back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Donovan Wildcats fell 65-56 to the Clifton Central Comets.
Donovan's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carter Ponton, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and nine assists. Ponton is also on a roll when it comes to blocks, as he's now posted two or more in the last four games he's played. Another player making a difference was Brendan Hennieke, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten boards.
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Even though they lost, Donovan smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in seven consecutive matches.
Donovan dropped their record down to 3-15 with the defeat, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Clifton Central, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-7 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight is on tap when the Donovan Wildcats face off against the Milford Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Milford will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Donovan surely won't give up without a fight. As for Clifton Central, they will face off against Wilmington at 7:00 p.m. on January 31st.
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