Clinton Christian Academy has enjoyed the comforts of home their last two games, but now they'll head out on the road. They and Center Place will face off at 4:00 p.m. on February 5th without much rest after finishing up games yesterday. Clinton Christian Academy and the are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads.
Clinton Christian Academy posted their closest win since November 21, 2023 on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged Center Place out 42-39. The win was just what Clinton Christian Academy needed coming off of a 48-26 defeat in their prior matchup.
Clinton Christian Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Clara Hyke led the charge by dropping a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Hyke has been hot recently, having posted nine or more rebounds the last six times she's played. Another player making a difference was Carissa Compton, who scored 13 points along with two steals.
Clinton Christian Academy has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Center Place, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-8.
Monday's match is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Clinton Christian Academy have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 45.3 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Center Place struggles in that department as they've been averaging 36.3 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Clinton Christian Academy skirted past the 42-39 when the teams last played on Tuesday. The rematch might be a little tougher for Clinton Christian Academy since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
