Clippers
lose in
rematch
By Shawn Bates
The Clippers traveled to Killingly Feb. 24 to meet the old ECC foe in a rematch from the Clipper Classic but lost, 69-55. The Clippers came out shooting and had a one-point lead in the first. Killingly would regain their composure to grab a nine-point lead going into halftime.
Both teams would go basket to basket for the next two quarters but the Clippers would not be able to gain any ground. Killingly would get the 69-55 win.
Feb. 19 the Clippers traveled to Montville. The last meeting the Indians would put a 72-42 whooping on the Clippers where their press was key on a 30-point victory. This time the Clippers would play their game and it paid off in a 50-32 victory.
Putnam would outscore on scrappy play in all four quarters of the game. Tyion Harris would lead the Clippers with 18 points, Sebastian Ramos 15 points and Colby Livingston 13.
The Clippers ended the season Feb. 26 at home against Grasso Tech for senior night.