Crest Ridge typically has all the answers at home, but on Monday Osceola proved too difficult a challenge. They secured a 39-35 W over the Crest Ridge Cougars. For the Indians, this counts as revenge for the 65-56 win the Cougars walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2019.
Osceola got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Laney Uchtman out in front who posted eight points. Another player making a difference was Taryn Wood, who earned eight points in addition to seven boards and three steals.
Osceola smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 11 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards every time they've taken the court this season.
Crest Ridge's loss came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brooklynn Fleming, who had five points along with seven rebounds and four steals. That's the most boards Fleming has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Kayley Marten, who put up 11 points.
Osceola's record is now 16-5. As for Crest Ridge, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 17-5.
Osceola wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 60-39 win against Lakeland on the 11th. As for Crest Ridge, they have also already played their next matchup, a 58-36 victory against Cole Camp on the 13th.
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