It's playoff time, and Oak Grove had no trouble coming through when it counted. They came out on top against the Kings Mountain Mountaineers by a score of 91-84 on Tuesday. The score was all tied up 33-33 at the break, but the Grizzlies were the better team in the second half.
Oak Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Tristan Nunez, who posted 24 points in addition to eight boards and four steals. Nunez is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in each of the last three games he's played. Max Hurt was another key player, going 8-for-12 to rack up 23 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Several Mountaineers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jaylen Clinton, who went 5-for-7 en route to 19 points and seven boards. What's more, Clinton posted two blocks, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. KJ Bell also deserves some recognition as he posted his first block of the season.
Grizzlies
| 02/25/25 vs Kings Mountain | 91-84 |
| 02/17/25 vs Central Davidson | 83-43 |
| 02/07/25 vs Montgomery Central | 93-47 |
| 02/05/25 vs North Forsyth | 81-57 |
| 01/31/25 vs North Davidson | 77-54 |
Oak Grove pushed their record up to 18-6 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28 points. As for Kings Mountain, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-13.
Looking ahead, Oak Grove will take on East Henderson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Henderson will roll in looking for their 28th straight victory, something Oak Grove surely won't give up without a fight. Kings Mountain does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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