High Point Academy lost against Clinton back in November of 2017 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The High Point Academy Grizzlies were dealt a 63-19 loss at the hands of the Clinton Red Devils. While losing is never fun, the Grizzlies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' South Carolina basketball rankings (they are ranked 186th, while the Red Devils are ranked 40th).
Clinton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Mylayja Thompson, who went 7 of 10 en route to 15 points and seven steals. Thompson is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last ten games she's played. Another player making a difference was Bryanna Belton, who went 6 of 10 on her way to 12 points in addition to five rebounds and four steals.
High Point Academy has traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Clinton, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. High Point Academy will take on Chesnee at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. High Point Academy is facing Chesnee at the right time seeing as Chesnee is stuck on a ten-game losing streak. As for Clinton, they will challenge Walhalla at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Walhalla will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Clinton surely won't give up without a fight.
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