Basketball Game Preview: Olentangy Berlin Bears vs. Olentangy Braves

The Olentangy Berlin Bears will face off against the Olentangy Braves at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.

On Tuesday, Olentangy Berlin had to suffer through a 63-31 loss at the hands of Olentangy Liberty. While losing is never fun, the Bears can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 401st, while the Patriots are ranked seventh).

Meanwhile, Olentangy was just a bucket shy of victory on Tuesday and fell 36-35 to Central Crossing.

Olentangy Berlin will need focus on slowing down Jackson Mangham, one of several Olentangy players who made an impact when they last played. He posted nine points and six rebounds. Quentin Page was another key player, putting up six points along with seven boards and four steals.

Olentangy Berlin has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season. As for Olentangy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.

Olentangy Berlin came up short against Olentangy in their previous matchup back in January of 2024, falling 63-51. Will Olentangy Berlin have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.