The Clinton Lady Maroons did not score in the second quarter and struggled on offense in the second half in a 49-25 loss to Cerro Gordo-Bement Tuesday night in non-conference high school girl's basketball action from Cerro Gordo.
The Lady Broncos led 12-11 after one quarter while they only mustered nine points in the second, they held Clinton scoreless to go up 21-11. They moved that lead to 39-18 after three and outscored the Lady Maroons 10-7 in the final frame.
Avery Smith scored seven points to lead Clinton.
The Lady Broncos were led by Haley Garrett's 18 points and Jazzi Hicks scored 15 points.
Cerro Gordo-Bement goes to 9-2 overall.
Clinton falls to 6-6. The Lady Maroons host Argenta-Oreana Thursday night. They wrap up the pre-Christmas slate at El Paso-Gridley next Monday before heading to the Monticello Holiday Hoopla starting Monday, Dec. 26.