Oakley hadn't done well against Trego recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Oakley Plainsmen put the hurt on the Trego Golden Eagles with a sharp 45-21 win. Given the Plainsmen's advantage in MaxPreps' Kansas basketball rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Golden Eagles are ranked 234th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Oakley got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jade Beckman out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. Beckman is also crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least four every time she's taken the court this season. Chesney Marshall was another key player, putting up 12 points and seven steals.
Plainsmen
| 01/17/25 @ Trego | 45-21 |
| 01/14/25 vs Norton | 42-32 |
| 01/10/25 @ Plainville | 71-33 |
| 01/07/25 vs Decatur Community | 48-41 |
| 12/20/24 vs Smith Center | 55-42 |
Oakley smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in 31 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Oakley's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 6-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.3 points. As for Trego, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Oakley has already played their next match (against Thomas More Prep-Marian), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Trego didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 45-26 defeat against Russell on the 18th.
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