After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Kinston, Opp was happy to have turned things around on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Red Level Tigers by a score of 29-17. For the Bobcats, this counts as revenge for the 44-36 win the Tigers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2023.
Opp's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ashlyn Henderson led the charge by posting eight points plus 13 rebounds and two blocks. The dominant performance also gave Henderson a new career-high in offensive rebounds (nine). Another player making a difference was Kianna Barnes, who earned 11 points in addition to seven rebounds and three steals.
Opp smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Opp's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Red Level, they are on a nine-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Opp will venture away from home to take on Kinston at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Red Level, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Red Level Tigers duke it out with the Opp Bobcats at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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