If Opp was riding high fresh off their 52-27 takedown of Red Level last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Opp Bobcats fell 55-47 to the McKenzie Tigers on Thursday. The loss was the Bobcats' first of the season.
When it comes to explaining why Opp lost, don't look at DJ Hines. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. What's more, Hines also posted a 57% field goal percentage, which is the highest he's posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Jeshurun Crittenden, who had eight points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Even though they lost, Opp smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Opp fell to 5-1. As for McKenzie, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 3-0.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Opp Bobcats duke it out with the Florala Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for McKenzie, they will venture away from home to square off against Kinston at 7:00 p.m. on Monday.
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