The Otis Bulldogs's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against Flagler by a score of 38-27. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Otis also won the last time the pair played back in February of 2023.
Otis found their leader in underclassman Aedyn Tribelhorn, who scored 15 points along with seven rebounds and seven steals. That makes it three consecutive games in which Tribelhorn has scored at least a third of Otis' points. Madelyn Willeke was another key contributor, almost dropping a double-double on nine points and nine rebounds.
Otis' lineup was just a bit different on Friday as Kayce Perry got a bit more time on the court (29 vs. her season average of 11.87). Perry made the most of the opportunity, scoring a point along with six steals. A few more games like that and she might be seeing even more time going forward.
Flagler's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Sydnie Berry, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds and three steals. Berry hasn't dropped below three steals for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Belle Schier, who scored eight points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Otis' victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-10. As for Flagler, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 12 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-12 record this season.
Otis didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 42-28 win vs. Genoa-Hugo/Karval on the 17th. Flagler has also already played their next contest, a 43-35 defeat against Hi-Plains on the 20th.
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