Area Distributors Area Athlete of the Week: Canton’s Nariah Clay
PALMYRA, Mo. — Nariah Clay’s clutch free-throw shooting and consistent play throughout the week carried the second-seeded Canton girls basketball team to the championship of the 79th annual Tony Lenzini Invitational.
That included going 8 of 9 from the line and scoring 14 points in a 68-54 victory over top-seeded Palmyra in last Saturday’s championship game.
Clay scored 21 points in the 59-39 victory over Clark County in the semifinals, making seven field goals and going 6 of 8 from the line. She had nine points in the second quarter when the Tigers outscored the Indians 19-10 to take a seven-point halftime lead.
In the 45-37 opening-round victory against Monroe City, Clay scored eight of her game-high 17 points in the first quarter. She finished 4 of 4 from the line.
Clay’s effort has earned her the Area Distributors Area Athlete of the Week.
Miss Clipping Out Stories to Save for Later?
Click the Purchase Story button below to order a print of this story. We will print it for you on matte photo paper to keep forever.