LIVE THREAD: Clay County vs North Greene – State Tournament First Round

The Clay County Bulldogs (23-6) are set to take on North Greene (31-5) in the first round of the Class A state tournament. Refresh this link for updates from the Murphy Center.

Back at the Murphy Center as the Clay County Bulldogs begin their Class A title defense in the quarterfinal round against North Greene. Follow along for updates! pic.twitter.com/KvS5tcIZi1

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

6:42 1st@ClayCountyBBall 4
North Greene 0

Four straight by Jeff Spivey to open the game prompts a quick timeout by North Greene. https://t.co/FCfs6pemqZ

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

End of 1@ClayCountyBBall 13
North Greene 6

Spivey with 7 to pace the way for Clay County. https://t.co/fDDBTTJ857

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

6:39 2nd@ClayCountyBBall 18
North Greene 8

Look out, @grantstrong8 is heating up. Five straight for the two-time Mr. Basketball gives CCHS a double-digit lead. https://t.co/vyCnJqHClU

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

Halftime@ClayCountyBBall 33
North Greene 16@grantstrong8 has 16, and the Bulldogs have a cushion at the break. https://t.co/L075NDYnGP

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

5:04 3rd@ClayCountyBBall 35
North Greene 22

There have been some… uh… interesting calls in this game so far. Timeout called by Rob Edwards. https://t.co/2up0NY9f4S

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

3:12 3rd@ClayCountyBBall 40
North Greene 26

Timeout called by the Huskies. https://t.co/nObbMe4sEK

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

End of 3@ClayCountyBBall 46
North Greene 30

Strong was forced to the bench with four fouls, but the Bulldogs still maintain a double-digit lead. https://t.co/EsefTNWxBV

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

4:56 4th@ClayCountyBBall 52
North Greene 36 https://t.co/8hkWDaomoF

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022

FINAL@ClayCountyBBall 70
North Greene 42

The defending state champions advance to the semifinal round of the state tournament. They'll take on the winner of McKenzie vs Peabody on Friday at 5:45. https://t.co/1uCYNtBNzT

— Noah McKay (@NoahMcKayUCR) March 17, 2022