Basketball Recap: Great Hearts Northern Oaks Falls Despite Big Games from Michael Glowe and Caden Collins

Great Hearts Northern Oaks suffered their closest defeat since December 27, 2024 on Friday. They fell just short of the Randolph Ro-Hawks by a score of 43-41. The matchup marked the Griffins' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Great Hearts Northern Oaks' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Caden Collins, who went 6 for 15 on his way to 18 points, and Michael Glowe, who posted eight points along with six steals and five assists. The dominant performance gave Glowe a new career-high in steals. Rhett Elliott was another key player, putting up five points in addition to five boards and four steals.

Great Hearts Northern Oaks' defeat was their fourth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 12-13. As for Randolph, their win bumped their record up to 20-4.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Great Hearts Northern Oaks will take on Gloria Deo Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Great Hearts Northern Oaks is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 62.6 points per game this season. As for Randolph, they will square off against Young Men's Leadership Academy at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday.