Men's Basketball | 12/16/2025 10:49:00 PM

CLINTON --  The Clinton High School Men's Basketball team gave a gritty effort but fell to the Jim Hill Tigers, 52-44, on Tuesday night at Arrow Gym.

Clinton pushed the pace behind Javarius Tyler, who finished with a team-high 18 -points. London Mckenzie added 10 points, six of which came in the second half, while Logan Garner chipped in six points after halftime.

Jim Hill (8-4) capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 18 of 22 attempts, using Clinton fouls to gradully stretch its advantage during the contest.

The Tigers jumped out to a 7-2 lead in the opening minutes, but the Arrows responded and only trailed 9-8 after the first quarter. With teams knotted at 16-16 in the second frame, Jim Hill knocked down four free throws and added three more out of the halftime break, along with a made basket, to take a 25-16 lead early in the third.

Clinton answered with increased intensity, rattling off a 14-4 run to seize a 30-29 advantage by the end of the period.

The Tigers regained control at the foul line in the final eight minues, sinking eight of nine free throws, and outscored Clinton 23-14 down the stretch to secure the win.

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Clinton returns to action the Bulldog Holiday Bash on Tuesday, December 23, at Terry High School, when the Arrows take on the Vicksburg Gators at 1:30 p.m.