Okeechobee was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They were one points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 61-60 heartbreaker at the hands of the Tradition Prep Pirates. The Brahmans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Pirates earlier this season, when they won 52-43.
Despite the loss, Okeechobee still got an impressive performance from Chaynaya'Ah Phillips, who dropped a double-double on 20 points and ten rebounds. Phillips continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Channing Delagall, who posted 12 points and three steals.
Tradition Prep's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ethan Chevres, who had 11 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. Avery Johnson was another key player, going 8 of 18 on his way to 19 points and five rebounds.
Okeechobee's loss dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Tradition Prep, they pushed their record up to 9-5 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Okeechobee wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 45-30 win against Heritage on the 9th. As for Tradition Prep, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, an 82-76 victory against Westwood on the 8th.
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