The JV boys basketball team traveled to Columbia Central Tuesday night for their first LCAA game of the season.  Just like in their opener last week, they used a big start to help propel them to a 48-38 victory over the home team.  The Redwolves shot out of the gate to take a 16-4 lead after the first quarter led by six points apiece from Jalen Stelzer and Andy Fair.

Unlike the first game of the season, however, Columbia would make a run of their own to get back in the game and cut the lead to just six points at halftime. They eventually would even take a one point lead in the third quarter.  It was then Clinton's turn to respond, and that they did in a big way, led by Calen Keith's eight third quarter points, and finished the quarter on a 9-0 scoring run to take a 37-29 lead into the fourth.  Clinton would be able to keep Columbia from putting together another run, and held on for the comfortable ten point victory.

"It was nice to see our response when they made their run. We got back to playing Clinton Basketball, and the guys stepped up to the challenge.  I was very proud of them, and they should be proud of themselves," Coach Dutton said following the game.

Andy Fair led the charge finishing the game with 19 points including 13 in the second half. Calen Keith added 9 points, all coming in the second half.  Rounding out the scoring for the Redwolves was Jalen Stelzer who finished with 6 points, Teddy Pizio 5, Preston Cruz 4, Chase Gillman 3, and Nate Page 2.    

Clinton, now 2-0 overall and 1-0 in the LCAA, will be back in action for their first home game of the season as they will welcome the Royals of Blissfield to town Friday, December 17th for another LCAA clash.  The JV game will start at 5:30 with the varsity game at 7:00.  This will also be Middle School Appreciation Night, as we will recognize the 7th and 8th grade basketball teams at halftime of the varsity game.