School of the Ozarks was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 54-42 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Galena Bears. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Missouri basketball rankings (they are ranked 516th, while the Bears are ranked 186th).
When it comes to explaining why School of the Ozarks lost, don't look at Josiah Martin. Despite the final result, he went 7 of 15 on his way to 18 points. Another player making a difference was Briggs Wilhoit, who posted seven points.
Patriots
| 02/03/25 @ Galena | 42-54 |
| 01/23/25 @ Galena | 53-72 |
| 01/21/25 vs Gloria Deo Academy | 48-60 |
Even though they lost, School of the Ozarks smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 12 offensive rebounds in five consecutive matches.
School of the Ozarks' loss dropped their record down to 3-13. As for Galena, the victory was the fifth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 16-2.
School of the Ozarks wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 73-66 defeat against New Covenant Academy on the 4th. As for Galena, they will welcome Cassville at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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