Basketball Recap: Jade Beckman Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Thomas More Prep-Marian

It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Oakley ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They snuck past the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs with a 55-49 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 45-22 back in January.

Jade Beckman

Steals

02/17/25 @ Thomas More Prep-Marian	5
02/14/25 @ Ellis	6
02/10/25 vs Hoxie	6
02/07/25 @ Russell	7
02/04/25 vs St. Francis	6
+ 14 more games

Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Oakley to victory, but perhaps none more so than Jade Beckman, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and ten boards. Beckman is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Chesney Marshall was another key player, going 7-for-12 en route to 18 points and five rebounds.

Oakley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 16 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 41 consecutive games dating back to last season.

Oakley's win bumped their record up to 14-5. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which has put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Oakley will welcome Cheylin at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they will take on Norton at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.