Dublin Jerome was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were outmatched by the Olentangy Braves and fell 75-40. While losing is never fun, the Celtics can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 519th, while the Braves are ranked 144th).
Olentangy got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Quentin Page out in front who went 6-for-9 en route to 13 points and eight boards. What's more, Page also posted a 67% shooting accuracy, which is the highest he's achieved since back in February of 2024. Ulysses Ponder was another key player, putting up nine points.
Dublin Jerome's defeat dropped their record down to 2-17. As for Olentangy, their victory bumped their record up to 12-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Dublin Jerome will take on Urbana at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Olentangy, they will venture away from home to square off against Hayes at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Hayes knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past 15 matches -- so hopefully Olentangy likes a good challenge.
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