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Game 5: Clear Lake bests a scrappy Marshall team 68-55
For fans who enjoy good team basketball, the game between Clear Lake and their host Marshall had a lot to offer. This game was a see-saw contest that saw the lead change multiple times. The outcome of the game was not evident until about 4 1/2 minutes remained on the clock in the fourth quarter and even then, the game remained close.
Lake was again without their leading scorer Ajare Sanni, who continues to allow his body to repair itself from the tendonitis he has suffered from for quite a while. Despite Ajare's absence, a well rounded Lake team put on a display of team basketball that made for a fun evening. Returning from football to join the team were juniors Shae Suiaunoa, Rian Davis, and newcomer Quinton Williams. Although none saw action in tonight's contest, it is good to have the full roster in place going in to December.
Lake's team now has six players averaging double figures in scoring. Riley Abercrombie showed what he is capable of by scoring 21 and hauling in several rebounds. Jeremiah Maldonado led his team with 23 points. After a lengthy absence due to injuries, Jere reminded us why we have missed him so much. Jamail Pink, Zaid Harris, and Casey Davis executed the offense with a precision that make some viewers think it was halfway through the season rather than only at game 5. When this team gets better, we will surprise a lot of folks in the region.
Any time you come to play Fort Bend Marshall you can expect a really good opponent who will beat you most of the time. Marshall is ranked #21 in the state in 5A in preseason rankings by TABC. Coach Gary Nichols always fields a solid team. But there was something different about this Marshall team. Gary Nichols was missing. Coach Nichols has retired and handed over the reins to James Bailey, a veteran coach who has coached on the college level. We wish Coach Bailey continued success as he molds his team into the champions they often become.
The Buffalos were led by senior Terrell Wilson who led all scorers with 27 points.
FYI: For the first time since starting the Lake-Marshall games well over a decade ago, the Clear Lakes teams swept Tuesday night (every Lake team won for the first time). Way to Go Lake!
Lake is now 4-1 for the season.
