You're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter, and that's exactly how it played out for Okeechobee on Friday. They strolled past the LaBelle Cowboys/Cowgirls with points to spare, taking the game 48-29. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 62-27 back in November of 2024.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Okeechobee to victory, but perhaps none more so than Channing Delagall, who posted nine points along with seven boards and three steals. Another player making a difference was Chaynaya'Ah Phillips, who went 5 for 8 on his way to 11 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals.
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Okeechobee smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in five consecutive contests.
Giovanni Beaver and Arrie Davis Jr. certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Beaver went 5 of 11 en route to 13 points, while Davis Jr. put up four points and three steals. Beaver has been hot recently, having also posted two or more steals the last four times he's played.
The win snapped Okeechobee's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 11-8 record. As for LaBelle, they moved to 13-5 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Okeechobee will challenge Westwood at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for LaBelle, they will square off against Babcock at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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