Basketball Recap: Nakahleigh Gadison's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Glenoak over Mckinley

GlenOak is still winless after their match against McKinley on Wednesday, but the team can take solace in the fact it was the closest they've come to winning. They were three points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 39-36 heartbreaker at the hands of the McKinley Bulldogs. The Golden Eagles were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bulldogs apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in January.

Several Golden Eagles players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nakahleigh Gadison, who dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten boards. Another player making a difference was Amiyah Chester, who posted four points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals.

Golden Eagles

Previous Games

12/18/24 vs McKinley	36-39
12/14/24 vs Perry	57-64
12/09/24 @ Avon Lake	27-60
12/07/24 @ Green	41-48
12/04/24 @ Lake	39-48
+ 3 more games

Even though they lost, GlenOak smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.

McKinley's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from K'Lynn Carter, who had six points and 19 rebounds. Carter is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as she's now pulled down ten or more in the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Mya Taylor, who went 6 of 15 on her way to 19 points along with five rebounds and three steals.

GlenOak's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for McKinley, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season.

GlenOak will be playing in front of their home fans against Hoover at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. GlenOak is facing Hoover at the right time seeing as Hoover is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for McKinley, they will venture away from home to take on Perry at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Perry will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something McKinley surely won't give up without a fight.