The Clarksville boys basketball team will return action off holiday break earlier than originally scheduled as they makeup a postponed game from December 19 at Turkey Valley on Thursday.
Clarksville (1-5) lost their final game of 2024, 84-74 at Waterloo Christian on Friday, December 20. The Indians have worked hard on the boards with nine offensive rebounds per game. The Indians leading producer include Sam Hoodjer who is averaging 22 points and seven rebounds per game, and John Stauffer who adds 13.7 points and eight rebounds per game.
Head Coach Jonah Woodward on team unity and being intentional in improvement.
“Our guys are mentally resilient. I’ve been very impressed with that. Our guys stay united in that locker room, there’s not a down person in that locker room,” says Woodward. “They acknowledge the mental and physical mistakes they may have made and in the next day at practice, they’re intentional with their work trying to get things done. I’m really looking forward to the growth of this team. This is gonna be a fun and honestly scary team to play at the end of the year come postseason.”
Turkey Valley (1-4) won their first game of the year 62-36 over Clayton Ridge on Friday, December 20. The Trojans are balanced offensively with 11.8 assists per game. Logan Busta leads with 12.7 points and four assists per game.
Woodward on the physicality of Trojans and the Indians readiness to play.
“Turkey Valley does a phenomenal job on being physical, playing with a lot of passion and relentless energy. That game our kids have always really enjoyed that day at Turkey Valley. I think our kids are excited. We’re looking forward to going in there and it’s gonna be a great contest.”
Action begins at 7:00 p.m. in Jackson Junction.
