Basketball Recap: Dynamic duo of Justice Booker and Jade Beckman lead Oakley to victory
By Team Reports
Feb 4, 2024, 5:38pm
Basketball Recap: Oakley Plainsmen vs. St. Francis Indians
The Oakley Plainsmen entered their tilt with the St. Francis Indians with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. Oakley walked away with a 65-53 win over the Indians on Tuesday. This was payback for Oakley, who suffered a 40-36 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Oakley was led to victory by Justice Booker and Jade Beckman. Booker dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds, while Beckman almost dropped a double-double on 16 points and nine rebounds. Beckman is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Emma Mandeville, who scored 11 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
The victory got Oakley back to even at 8-8. As for St. Francis, they still haven't won a game yet this season and fell to 0-14.
Oakley will be playing in front of their home fans against the Broncos at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Russell is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses. As for St. Francis, they will head out on the road to challenge the Bulldogs at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Quinter presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than the Indians in Kansas (the Bulldogs are ranked 128th, while the Indians are ranked 332nd).
