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Northeastern Clinton Central High School boys’ basketball wins big against Plattsburgh, 49-35

A double-double from Evan Manor helps the Cougars take the victory over the Hornets

Northeastern Clinton Central High School boys’ basketball takes down the defending Section VII Class B champion Plattsburgh Hornets, 49-35, with solid play on both sides of the ball. The Cougars held the Hornets to just 10 points in the first half, thanks to a halfcourt trap that generated a lot of steals leading to easy points. NCCS’ Evan Manor led all scorers on the night with 19 points. He also added 14 rebounds to that performance, finishing with a double-double. NCCS will look to keep their winning streak in a redemption match against Ausable Valley high school, after losing to them earlier in the season in the Patriot Preseason tip-off tournament. That matchup will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.Plattsburgh will look to bounce back in a non-league contest against Madrid-Waddington Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m.

CLINTON COUNTY, N.Y. —

Northeastern Clinton Central High School boys’ basketball takes down the defending Section VII Class B champion Plattsburgh Hornets, 49-35, with solid play on both sides of the ball.

The Cougars held the Hornets to just 10 points in the first half, thanks to a halfcourt trap that generated a lot of steals leading to easy points.

NCCS’ Evan Manor led all scorers on the night with 19 points. He also added 14 rebounds to that performance, finishing with a double-double.

NCCS will look to keep their winning streak in a redemption match against Ausable Valley high school, after losing to them earlier in the season in the Patriot Preseason tip-off tournament. That matchup will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Plattsburgh will look to bounce back in a non-league contest against Madrid-Waddington Central High School on Saturday, Dec. 17, at 1:30 p.m.