It was a good run, but Oscar Smith unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 40-31 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ocean Lakes Dolphins. The Tigers lost against the Dolphins in their previous head to head back in February of 2018, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 74-40 score last time.
Zyonna Ellis
| 01/13/25 vs Ocean Lakes | 8 |
| 12/28/24 vs Pasquotank County | 6 |
| 12/20/24 vs Great Bridge | 5 |
| 12/17/24 vs Norfolk Collegiate | 5 |
| 01/09/25 @ Churchland | 4 |
Oscar Smith's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zyonna Ellis, who posted seven points in addition to 12 boards and eight steals. The dominant performance gave Ellis a new career-high in steals. Another player making a difference was Amya Price, who had nine points and six steals.
Ocean Lakes got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Samara Williams out in front who dropped a double-double on ten points and 15 rebounds. Williams is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down eight or more in the last 22 games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jasmyn Miller, who scored 12 points and five steals.
Oscar Smith's defeat dropped their record down to 5-5. As for Ocean Lakes, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season.
Oscar Smith wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-17 loss against Indian River on the 17th. Ocean Lakes has also already played their next match, a 44-39 victory against Landstown on the 14th.
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