It was a proper cat-fight when Straughn took on Opp on Friday. The Straughn Tigers snuck past the Opp Bobcats with a 40-36 victory. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 53-45 last Thursday.
Clark Jordan was the offensive standout of the matchup as he dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 boards. Clark Gay was another key player, putting up seven points and six rebounds.
Straughn smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in three consecutive games.
Despite the loss, Opp still got an impressive performance from DJ Hines, who went 5 for 8 en route to 11 points and eight boards. Hines is on a roll when it comes to rebounds, as he's now pulled down eight or more in the last ten games he's played. Another player making a difference was Jeshurun Crittenden, who posted six points and four steals.
Tigers
| 01/17/25 vs Opp | 40-36 |
| 01/13/25 vs Bullock County | 41-29 |
| 01/03/25 vs Highland Home | 56-53 |
| 12/19/24 vs Pleasant Home | 62-61 |
Straughn pushed their record up to 11-14 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Opp, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 12 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-11 record this season.
Coincidentally, both will both be playing New Brockton the next time they take the court. Opp will head out to face New Brockton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, while Straughn will host them at 7:00 p.m. on January 24th.
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