ALGONA—Clear Lake built a big lead early only to Algona fight back with a strong third quarter before handing the red-and-black a 60-37 defeat on Friday, Dec. 3 in the North Central Conference opener for both squads.

The Lions, ranked No. 8 in Class 3A, took a 13-9 lead at the conclusion of the first frame and extended that advantage to 29-11 at intermission.