Oscar Smith was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 31-29 heartbreaker at the hands of the Norfolk Collegiate Mighty Oaks. The Tigers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Mighty Oaks apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in December of 2023.
Zyonna Ellis
| 12/17/24 vs Norfolk Collegiate | 5 |
| 12/02/24 vs Tallwood | 4 |
| 12/06/24 vs Grassfield | 3 |
| 12/14/24 @ Norfolk Academy | 2 |
| 12/13/24 vs Hickory | 1 |
Despite the defeat, Oscar Smith saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Zyonna Ellis posted eight points along with nine rebounds and five steals. Those five steals set a new season-high mark for Ellis. The team also got some help courtesy of Crystal Speller, who earned five points.
Norfolk Collegiate's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Chloe Booth led the charge by putting up ten points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Catherine Wells, who had four points in addition to 11 boards and three steals.
Oscar Smith's record now sits at 1-4. As for Norfolk Collegiate, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Oscar Smith Tigers challenge the Great Bridge Wildcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Norfolk Collegiate, they will head out to face off against Maury at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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