The Independence Blue Devils will challenge the Oberlin The Phoenix at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Independence was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 61-57 to Fairview. While losing is never fun, the Blue Devils can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Warriors are ranked 157th).
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Oberlin). They put the hurt on Wellington with a sharp 74-54 win on Friday.
Oberlin's victory bumped their record up to 6-7. As for Independence, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Everything came up roses for Independence against Oberlin in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 73-32 win. In that match, Independence amassed a halftime lead of 41-16, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Tuesday.
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