The Olentangy Liberty Patriots are taking a road trip to take on the Olentangy Berlin Bears at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Olentangy Liberty has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last four games.
Olentangy Liberty is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest victory since February 24, 2024 on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 60-36 margin over Donelson Christian Academy. Given the Patriots' advantage in MaxPreps' basketball rankings in their respective home states (they are ranked 67th in Ohio, while the Wildcats are ranked 202nd in Tennessee), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
12/28/24 vs Donelson Christian Academy | 20 |
11/26/24 vs Harvest Prep | 19 |
12/27/24 vs Goodpasture Christian | 18 |
12/08/23 vs Dublin Coffman | 15 |
12/12/23 @ Grove City | 15 |
Olentangy Liberty relied on the efforts of Maria Stack, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds, and Claire Mikola, who went 5 of 9 on her way to 13 points in addition to eight assists and five boards. Those 20 points gave Stack a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Pyles, who posted ten points.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Olentangy Berlin, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. Everything went their way against Licking Heights on Monday as Olentangy Berlin made off with a 52-31 win. The Bears have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won three games by 21 points or more this season.
Olentangy Liberty's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Olentangy Berlin, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
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