The Clarkson/Leigh Girls Basketball Team fell 41-36 to Oakland-Craig in the first round of the State Tournament at Lincoln North Star Thursday afternoon in action aired on 107.9 the Bull.
The Knights jumped out to an 11-7 lead after one, and won the 2nd quarter 9-8 to take a 20-15 lead into the locker room.
Oakland-Craig outscored the Patriots 13-7 in the 3rd quarter to extend their lead to 33-22 at the end of three.
Clarkson/Leigh outscored the Knights 14-8 in the 4th quarter.
Cassidy Hoffman posted a double-double of 11 points and 10 rebounds while Kim Stodola registered 7 points and 7 rebounds.
The Patriots fought, scrapped, and clawed, but came up just short in the end.
Clarkson/Leigh's season ends at 20-6.
It was definitely a year to remember for the Patriots though.
Clarkson/Leigh should be very proud of making their first ever trip to the State Tournament.
The Patriots say goodbye to Stodola, Ashlynn Novotny, Reagan Settje, and Abbi Brabec.
Clarkson/Leigh has to be thrilled about the future though given all who they bring back.
The Patriots welcome back Kayden Schumacher, Alissa Kasik, Hoffman, Bailey Lemburg, Faith Indra, Kennedy Settje, and Makenna Held, among others.
Clarkson/Leigh ought to feel like they've got a shot to not only get back to State next year, but advance past the first round.
To beat GACC at Sub-State is really saying something.
It's not everyday you take down a perennial power with a State Berth on the line.
The Patriots ought to feel pretty darn proud of themselves for what they accomplished in that game and all season long.
With that said, the returning players and newcomers can't be complacent and have to want more.
Also a huge shout out to this year's senior class for being the class that helped lead Clarkson/Leigh to State for the first time ever.
Their efforts and contributions should not go unrecognized whatsoever.
With that said, the foundation and bar is now set for future teams and classes.
Next year's team has to build off what this year's team did, and get back to Lincoln.
Clarkson/Leigh is a program that has been built from the ground up by Coach Murren, and these girls have to continue to work hard and improve throughout the course of this offseason.
The motto and thought process this offseason and going into next year has to be "Get back to Lincoln."
The girls have to be hungry each and everyday when they're working out and playing the game this offseason.
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