Redskins remain on top

A 60-44 victory in its final regular season varsity boys basketball contest on Friday, Feb. 19, has Clinton’s Redskins holding a one game lead in the Tri-County Conference.

The ‘Skins defeated visiting Morenci to improve to 10-1 in the TCC and 12-4 overall.

Clinton gained an 18-13 lead by the end of the opening quarter and gradually increased its lead to 10 points, finishing the first half up 33-23.

While defensively stifling the Bulldogs in the third quarter, Clinton hit the hoop for 13 points to increase its lead to 16 (46-30) before going into the final quarter.

Both teams scored 14 points to finish the game.

It was the last time on the home court for three Clinton seniors, Rick Smith, Cameron Clark and Rylie Robinson.

Smith attacked the net for 15 points, 16 rebounds and three blocked shots in his final home game while Robinson added five points, three steals and five assists.

Nic Greenwood led the Redskins with 17 points, 13 rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots. Thomas Barkel had eight points and four rebounds while Nate Dreslinski added seven boards. Hayden Craig (4 assists) and Cam Clark each chipped in three points while Casey Wert and Mike Ford each added two points.