Having just played yesterday, the Oberlin The Phoenix will head out on the road to face off against the Lake Ridge Academy Royals at 7:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Oberlin is hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.
Oberlin pushed their score all the way to 55 on Monday, but even that wasn't enough to win. The game between Oberlin and Black River wasn't particularly close, with Oberlin falling 70-55.
Despite the defeat, Oberlin got a solid performance out of Isaiah Jones-Smith, who scored 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones-Smith has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Korrie Freeman, who scored 11 points.
Meanwhile, Lake Ridge Academy's recent rough patch got a bit rougher on Monday after their ninth straight loss. They took a serious blow against Medina Christian Academy, falling 70-37. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss Lake Ridge Academy has suffered since December 1, 2023.
Oberlin's defeat dropped their record down to 1-10. As for Lake Ridge Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-10.
Oberlin came up short against Lake Ridge Academy in their previous meeting back in January of 2023, falling 62-55. Can Oberlin avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
