After flying high against Illinois Lutheran last Thursday, Clifton Central came back down to earth. The Clifton Central Comets received a blow on Thursday as they fell 71-54 to the Manteno Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Comets of the 66-43 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January.
Clifton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Manteno, they now have a winning record of 7-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clifton Central will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Tri-Point at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Manteno also won't see the court for a while: their next matchup is against Morris at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025.
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