After two games on the road, Olentangy is heading back home. They will take on the Dublin Jerome Celtics at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Olentangy lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They were the victim of a rough 69-44 defeat at the hands of Olentangy Orange. While losing is never fun, Olentangy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 140th, while Olentangy Orange is ranked second).
Olentangy's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jay Agrawal, who scored 16 points. Another player making a difference was Jackson Wiley, who scored five points.
Meanwhile, Dublin Jerome was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 51-47 to Olentangy Berlin. Dublin Jerome has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Olentangy's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Dublin Jerome, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-11.
Olentangy won a game that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in January, slipping by Dublin Jerome 54-53. Does Olentangy have another victory up their sleeve, or will Dublin Jerome turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
