Eagles go up early for win

FRANKFORT – Clifton-Clyde was able to get off to a good start against Washington County in the first round of the Twin Valley League tournament on Saturday in Frankfort. The Eagles built a comfortable lead then held the margin through most of the game, winning 40-34.

Shea Wurtz and Emma Nobert scored 14 points each for the Eagles, while Kirsten Ouellette had 12 points for the Tigers.

Clifton-Clyde 11 8 9 12 40

WashCo 4 8 8 14 34

Points – (WC) Ouellette 12, A. Kern 7, A. Boykin 4, Cardenas 4, Hoover 3, N. Kern 2, B. Boykin 2; (CC) Wurtz 14, Nobert 14, Douglas 5, Callihan 3, Thrasher 2, Sikes 2.

Rebounds – (WC) Ouellette 3, N. Kern 2, Cardenas 1, A. Kern 1; (CC) Wurtz 8, Callihan 8, Nobert 4, Douglas 4, Thrasher 3, Affolter 1.

Assists – (CC) Douglas 4, Callihan 2, Wurtz 2, Nobert 2.

Steals – (WC) Ouellette, (CC) Wurtz 2, Thrasher 1, Callihan 1.

Blocks – (CC) Nobert 1, Wurtz 1, Callihan 1.