Clarkston dials long distance to drain North Farmington
FARMINGTON HILLS — Seven opponents, seven double-digit wins.
And for the sixth time this season, Clarkston routed the opposition on the basketball court. The latest victim came Friday night against North Farmington, where the Wolves pounded the Raiders in their OAA Red Division opener, 66-32.
Clarkston's Mitch Baenziger nailed a trio of three-pointers, part of his team's long-distance barrage that featured 13 triples in a 66-32 victory over North Farmington. Photo | Larry McKee, www.lmckeephotography.com
This encounter wasn’t even close as Clarkston held North Farmington to only 12 first-half points. The Wolves, the defending league champions, led 18-6 after the first quarter and 33-12 at the break.
In the third quarter, Clarkston (7-0, 1-0) continued the onslaught with a 19-12 surge to extend the advantage to 52-24 entering the final frame.
One half of the Wolves’ 66 points on the night came from outside the arc, as Clarkston connected on 13 three-pointers in the contest.
Mitch Baenziger led Clarkston with a season- and game-high 21 points. Jordan Dasuqi drained six three-pointers and added 20 pints and Nick Tatu chipped in 12 points for the Wolves. Tatu and Baenziger both had a trio of triples in the game.
Dorrell Foster scored 16 and Caleb Hoggans chipped in with 10 points for the Raiders (4-5, 0-2).
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