Tradition Prep had to start their season on the road on Tuesday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 52-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Okeechobee Brahmans. The Pirates' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Tradition Prep saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Aydan Fields had 14 points along with seven rebounds and five steals. Jahmar Matthew was another key player, posting nine points plus eight rebounds.
Even though they lost, Tradition Prep smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Okeechobee only pulled down eight.
Okeechobee's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but James Jasper led the charge by going 7 for 15 en route to 18 points plus two steals and two blocks. The team also got some help courtesy of Channing Delagall, who had 13 points plus six rebounds.
Tradition Prep wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 51-48 defeat against Jupiter on the 22nd. Okeechobee has also already played their next contest, a 45-38 loss against Melbourne on the 20th.
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