ALGONA—Second-ranked Clear Lake built a 20-lead before holding off a late rally to earn a 63-55 North Central Conference boys’ basketball victory on Monday, Jan. 30 over the Algona Bulldogs.

The Lions jumped out to a 15-7 lead at the conclusion of the first period and took a 31-19 advantage to the locker room at halftime. The visitors also led 48-34 going into the final eight minutes of play.