CLAXTON — The Claxton Tigers saw a 14 point lead shrink to within four with just over two minutes to play, but Metter’s late charge fell just short as Claxton held on for a 59-55 victory Tuesday night at the Tiger’s Den. Nip-and-tuck throughout the opening half, it looked like Claxton (16-5, 8-1 Region 3-A) was in control as it took a 52-38 advantage early in the fourth quarter. But Metter dug down and pulled out an 8-0 run to get back into the game and clawed to within 56-51 with 1:55 to go before Claxton finally regrouped to run out the clock.