Basketball Preview: Frontier School of Excellence vs. Ozanam
Frontier School of Excellence and the are an even 5-5 against one another since December of 2017, but not for long. Frontier School of Excellence will look to defend their home court on Monday against Ozanam at 4:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Frontier School of Excellence ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 69-66 victory over Training Center Christian. With that win, Frontier School of Excellence brought their scoring average up to 51 points per game.
Frontier School of Excellence can attribute much of their success to Mohamed Yussuf, who scored 17 points, and Henry Uti, who scored 18 points. Uti hasn't dropped below 18 points for three straight games. Abdi Dahir was another key contributor, scoring 12 points.
Ozanam can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They breezed by Guadalupe Centers at home to the tune of 59-20. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Ozanam has managed all season.
Talan Olmstead was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 18 points and 22 rebounds. He also posted eight assists for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Skylar Horn, who scored 17 points along with three steals.
Frontier School of Excellence's victory bumped their record up to 8-4. As for Ozanam, their win bumped their record up to 7-10.
Frontier School of Excellence couldn't quite finish off the in their previous meeting back in December of 2023 and fell 44-41. Will Frontier School of Excellence have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
