The Oakridge Owls will look to defend their home court on Thursday against the Newman International Academy Warriors at 7:30 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Oakridge is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home last Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Poetry Community Christian 107-23.
Meanwhile, Newman International Academy had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 46.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Monday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Falcons , sneaking past 58-55. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Warriors have posted since December 9, 2023.
Newman International Academy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but TJ Styles led the charge by dropping a double-double on 13 points and 11 rebounds. Styles is crushing it when it comes to rebounds: he's pulled down at least 11 every time he's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Kelvin Tanimowo, who scored 12 points plus six rebounds and two steals.
Newman International Academy smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 18 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Oakridge was able to grind out a solid victory over Newman International Academy when the teams last played back in January of 2019, winning 74-62. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Newman International Academy's Colby Becker, who went 7 for 13 en route to 22 points plus seven rebounds and three steals. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Oakridge to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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