Visiting Sleepy Eye Public downed the Clipper B-squad boys 51-21 on Monday. A day later the B Clippers fell 26-16 to host Nicollet.
The Indians led 29-11 at the break. Nathan Strobel had eight baskets in the frame. Bode Bartell added a pair of freebies.
Jordan Schmidt scored twice from the floor in the second half. Dakota Alitz, Alex Johnson and Strobel each put in one basket. Gavin Karels added a free shot.
The Clippers made three of eight free shots and no threes. The Indians dropped in a pair of threes and were five of 12 from the foul line.
Against the Raiders, a Bartell three and a Mason Kluntz free shot were the only Clipper points in the first half. Nicollet led 14-3 at the intermission.
Strobel scored four second-half baskets. Bartell and Schmidt each had a basket, and Kluntz chipped in a free throw.
The Clippers made one of six free-throw attempts. Nicollet made four three-point shots and was two of five from the foul line.
The Clipper B boys return to action today (Friday) when they host Granada-Huntley-East Chain/Truman/Martin Luther.
Above: Gavin Karels drives the ball at Nicollet.
Dakota Alitz stretches for a rebound at Nicollet.
Nathan Strobel sets up for a shot at Nicollet.
Bode Bartell looks for an outlet as he is guarded by a pair of Raiders.
Mason Kluntz sets up for a pass against Sleepy Eye (Photo courtesy of Patty Sullivan).