Basketball Recap: Oskaloosa Extends Winning Streak to Two

Derrick Harvey

Rebounds

01/30/25 vs Jackson Heights	13
01/25/25 @ Atchison County	10
01/24/25 @ Valley Falls	9
01/21/25 @ Jefferson West	12

Jackson Heights came into Thursday's game looking for another win against Oskaloosa, but Derrick Harvey wouldn't allow it. The Oskaloosa Bears strolled past the Jackson Heights Cobras with points to spare on Thursday, taking the game 43-25 thanks in part to Harvey, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 13 rebounds. He is on a roll when it comes to boards, as he's now pulled down nine or more in the last four games he's played.

The win made it two in a row for Oskaloosa and bumps their season record up to 4-9. As for Jackson Heights, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.

Oskaloosa wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 58-42 victory against McLouth on the 4th. As for Jackson Heights, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 44-40 defeat against Troy on the 3rd.