Basketball Preview: Ovilla Christian Eagles vs. Frost Polar Bears
The Ovilla Christian Eagles will square off against the Frost Polar Bears at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams are coming into the match red-hot, with Ovilla Christian sitting on four straight victories and Frost on three.
Last Tuesday, Ovilla Christian didn't have too much trouble with Grace Prep as they won 53-38.
Ovilla Christian got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Collette Gentry out in front who dropped a double-double on 15 points and 26 rebounds. With that strong performance, Gentry is now averaging an impressive 9.2 rebounds per game. Another player making a difference was Zoey Hensley, who went 5 for 10 en route to 14 points plus seven assists and four steals.
Ovilla Christian smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 25 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Frost beat Palmer 44-34 on Tuesday.
Frost relied on the efforts of Brynna Banks, who went 8 for 12 en route to 17 points plus eight rebounds and four blocks, and Brenda Manrriquez, who dropped a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Banks also posted a 67% field goal percentage, which is the highest she's posted since back in December of 2023. Averyn Surovik was another key player, posting seven points along with five steals.
Frost's victory bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Ovilla Christian, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
This contest is shaping up to be a blowout: Ovilla Christian has been crazy accurate this season, having made 48.8% of their field goals per game. It's a different story for Frost, though, as they've only made 30.7% of their field goals this season. Given Ovilla Christian's sizable advantage in that area, Frost will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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