Falcons Defeat Warriors 58-44 in Strong First Half

Clinton-Massie's big first quarter offense and stingy second quarter defense led to a halftime lead they maintained for the win.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Clinton-Massie Falcons defeated the Dayton Christian Warriors 58-44 in a high school basketball game on Monday night. The Falcons scored 22 points in the first quarter and held the Warriors to just 5 points in the second quarter, giving them a 36-20 lead at halftime. The teams played evenly in the second half, but Clinton-Massie's large lead from the first half was enough for them to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win gives the Clinton-Massie Falcons their fourth victory of the season, improving their record to 4-13. For the winless Dayton Christian Warriors, this loss extends their season-long struggles as they remain without a victory in 18 games played.

The details

The Falcons' strong first quarter offense was led by an unspecified number of players, while their stifling second quarter defense limited the Warriors to just 5 points. Clinton-Massie maintained their double-digit lead throughout the second half to claim the 14-point victory.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 3, 2026.

The players

Alayna Ventura

Led the Dayton Christian Warriors with 12 points in the game.

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The takeaway

Clinton-Massie's ability to dominate the first half of the game with their offense and defense proved to be the difference, as they were able to hold off the Warriors in the second half to secure the victory.