The Clinton County Bulldogs dropped two games this week with a loss to Corbin on Monday night, February 9, 66-55, and a loss to Caverna on Tuesday, 55-52. In between losses, Clinton County grabbed a “W” Friday night at home against Glasgow, 84-53, to bring the team’s record to 17-9 on the year.

Clinton County 55

Corbin 66

In a game that came down to the final four minutes, Clinton County failed to score in as Corbin extended its lead from the foul line as the game ended.

In the first quarter, both teams were back and forth, matching points that saw Clinton County obtain a one point lead at the end of one, 17-16.

During the second quarter, much of the same from both teams as Clinton County continued to add points to the board, however, the three point shooting from Corbin seem to give the Dawgs somewhat of a problem in the first half. Corbin knocked down seven from behind the arc compared to Clinton County’s four.

By the time the buzzer sounded at the end of the half, Clinton County and Corbin were tied at 29.

The Dawgs began to show a little life in the second half, but could never really shake the Red Hounds and Corbin finished with a one point lead over the Dawgs by the end of the third, 45-44.

Corbin moved ahead by three in the opening possession, 47-44, of the fourth quarter, but Clinton County managed to overcome the deficit and tie the score.

Another three pointer by Corbin saw the Dawgs trail by three again, but back-to-back baskets by Lance Claywell put the Dawgs up by one with 5:20 remaining, 51-50.

Corbin hit a field goal to regain the lead, 52-51, but a foul on its next possession would send Ethan Smith to the line where he knocked down two of two for a one point lead, 53-52, with 4:44 on the clock.

Clinton County then went on a scoring drought that would last nearly the rest of the quarter, allowing Corbin to regain and extend its lead. Brett Gibson hit a field goal with less than 25 seconds on the clock to get the Dawgs to 55 point on the game, while Corbin hit several free throws down the stretch to reach a 66-55 final and a loss for Clinton County.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Claywell 18

Smith 17

Dalton 11

Langford 5

England 2

Gibson 2

Clinton County 84

Glasgow 53

Clinton County hosted Glasgow Friday night in what turned out to be a lopsided victory for the Dawgs, however, the game didn’t start out that way.

The Bulldogs struggled in the opening minutes of the game as Glasgow only trailed by two, 11-9, with around two and a half minutes of play remaining in the first quarter.

During the final 2:22, the Dawgs kicked it into high gear, posting nine points to Glasgow’s two, for a 22-12 first quarter lead.

The Dawgs continued to dominate in the second quarter, posting 24 points in the period. Glasgow only put up 13 during the eight minutes which led to a 46-25 halftime lead for Clinton County.

During the second half, Clinton County’s bench was able to add to the lead.

After the game was over, Clinton County provided 44 points from the bench, more than half of Clinton County’s total for the game.

At the end of the third quarter, Clinton County led, 71-39.

The fourth quarter went much like the previous three with several Dawgs contributing to the score board.

Elidjah Anderson lead all scores for Clinton County with 19 off the bench as Clinton County posted a total of 84 to Glasgow’s 53 for the team’s 17th win of the season.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

E. Anderson 19

Dalton 13

Claywell 11

C. Anderson 7

Langford 6

Smith 6

England 6

Gibson 6

Nelson 4

Collins 3

McWhorter 3

Clinton County 52

Caverna 55

Clinton County traveled to Caverna Tuesday night, February 3, in what turned out to be a down-to-the-wire finish for the Dawgs.

The Bulldogs started out on a good note with a 3-0 lead on a free throw by Claywell and a basket by Dalton.

Caverna tied the score with one shot, but Clinton County remained somewhat in control throughout the first period.

With a couple of baskets by Dalton and a couple from Smith, Clinton County found itself with a one point lead at the end of the first eight minutes of play, 15-14.

During the second quarter, Clinton County maintained the lead throughout the period, grabbing as much as a five point advantage with 3:20 remaining, 26-21.

Caverna closed the gap quickly to finish the half trailing by three to the Dawgs, 28-25.

As the second half got underway, Caverna made a run at the Dawgs and started the period with a 4-0 run to take a one point lead, 29-28.

Dalton tied the score at 29 with a free throw, followed by a three pointer by Claywell quickly putting the Dawgs back on top, 32-29.

Caverna tied the score once again, but Clinton County put four points on the board to lead 36-32 with three minutes remaining in the third quarter.

As time ticked away, Caverna quickly got back in the game by tying the score at 36. The quarter ended with a basket by Smith to give Clinton County the two point advantage, 38-36, heading into the final period.

Nearly every move Clinton County made during the fourth quarter, Caverna had an answer for. Both teams went back and forth for the entire eight minutes.

With a combination of missed free throws and a couple of turnovers in the final minutes, Caverna obtained a six point lead with 11.4 seconds remaining, 55-49.

As seconds ran off the clock, Claywell hit a three pointer with six seconds remaining and to cut the lead to three points, 55-52. In the final possession, Clinton County obtained the ball for a chance to tie the game on a last second shot. Claywell went up for a shot as the buzzer sounded and was fouled, however, a whistle from a referee was never blown, giving Caverna the win, 55-52.

Individual scoring for Clinton County was:

Dalton 23

Smith 16

Claywell 10

Nelson 2

McWhorter 1

Clinton County will be back in action Friday night as the Dawgs travel to Monroe County to take on the Falcons. Tip off is scheduled to take place following the Lady Dawgs game which begins at 6 p.m.

Senior Cole Nelson went up for a shot Friday night against Glasgow in the first half. Clinton County won the game, 84-53. Nelson finished with four points.

Senior Chase Anderson gave Clinton County a spark in the second half against Glasgow, dropping in two of his seven points for the game. Clinton County won the game at home, 84-53.

Elidjah Anderson came off the bench Friday night to drop in 19 points for the Bulldogs’ win over the Glasgow Scotties, 84-53. Clinton County also lost two games this week and move to 17-9 on the year.