>> Lady Maroons Bounce Bombers
In a game heard Thursday night on WHOW, the Clinton Lady Maroons downed the Argenta-Oreana Bombers, 50 to 9, in a non-conference girls basketball game at Clinton High School.
The Lady Maroons never trailed, and jumped out to a 17-4 first quarter lead. Clinton, who went deep into their bench throughout the game, built a 20-point halftime lead. They would go on to runaway from the Bombers, and even held Argenta scoreless in the fourth quarter, to put up the 50 to 9 win.
The loss drops Argenta-Oreana to 0-5 on the season. They were led by Kharma Giles with four points. The Bombers next travel to Staunton on Saturday.
Clinton's balanced attack was led by Avery Smith's 10-points. Clara Dempsey and MaKayla Koeppel each added 8-points. Heidi Humble had 7-points, and was named the WHOW / ServPro of Piatt/DeWitt County Player of the Game in recognition of her numerous hustle plays as well.
The Lady Maroons improve to 3-4 with the win, and next travel to Peoria Heights Monday night. Our next Clinton girls basketball broadcast on WHOW is next Thursday when the Lady Maroons host Shelbyville in a CIC conference matchup.
>> Unbeaten Maroons Host Maroa-Forsyth Friday
Tune into WHOW Friday night as the unbeaten Clinton Maroons host the Maroa-Forsyth Trojans in a non-conference boys basketball contest.
The Maroons are 5-0 after winning the Mt. Pulaski Holiday Tournament, and then beating Olympia, 76-47, at home Tuesday night. The Trojans are 0-1 after dropping their first game of the season, 51-40, against Heyworth.
This (FRI) evening's contest is also the dedication ceremony for the new Gene Vance Court at Clinton High School.
Varsity tipoff tonight (FRI) is set for around 7:30pm. Hear the action on all WHOW platforms - 1520AM / 92.3FM / 106.5FM / DeWittDailyNews.com / WHOW mobile app.
