The Oswego Indians had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 34-32 victory over Jayhawk Linn on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win Oswego has posted yet this season.
Oswego's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Rayden Myers led the charge by scoring nine points along with two steals. Owen Jackson was another key contributor, scoring five points along with six rebounds.
Jayhawk Linn's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bryton Spencer, who scored 11 points along with five rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Spencer has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Weston Cochran, who scored eight points along with eight rebounds.
Oswego's win bumped their record up to 4-5. As for Jayhawk Linn, they have fallen quite a ways from their 15-6 record last season and are now at 3-5.
Oswego will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Prairie View at 5:30 p.m. on January 16th. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Kansas (Prairie View is ranked 332nd, while Oswego is ranked 325th). As for Jayhawk Linn, they will take on Fredonia at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday.