Bedford was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 51-50 heartbreaker at the hands of the Clearfield Bison. The Bisons were probably out for revenge after losing 41-39 to them when the teams met back in January of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
| 01/17/25 vs Clearfield | 9 |
| 01/15/25 vs Bishop McCort | 12 |
| 01/08/25 vs Westmont Hilltop | 10 |
Bedford's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aj Koontz, who posted eight points and nine boards. Koontz is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last three games he's played. Owen Taylor was another key player, putting up 15 points.
Even though they lost, Bedford smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Braison Patrick continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Clearfield, going 10 for 17 on his way to 24 points and three steals. Another player making a difference was Ev Maines, who went 5 of 12 en route to 12 points and five boards.
Bedford's defeat dropped their record down to 2-10. As for Clearfield, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-5.
When Bedford and Clearfield next hit the court, they'll be up against teams who recently just can't seem to lose. Bedford will face off against Greater Johnstown and their 15-game winning streak at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Similarly, Clearfield will try to stop West Branch's 12-game winning streak when the meet at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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