Mortimer Jordan was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their tenth straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Oak Mountain Eagles, falling 79-59. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 64-33 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2020.
Oak Mountain's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chase Lamey, who scored 17 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Will Patterson, who had 14 points.
Mortimer Jordan's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Oak Mountain, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mortimer Jordan will face off against Tuscaloosa County at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Tuscaloosa County's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Oak Mountain, they will challenge Spain Park at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Oak Mountain has won four straight at home dating back to last season, while Spain Park won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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