It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact the Oakley Plainsmen can now relate to. They fell to the Monarchs 50-44. Oakley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Despite the loss, Oakley had strong showings from Justice Booker, who scored 17 points along with eight rebounds and two steals, and Jade Beckman, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and ten rebounds. Beckman is crushing the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Emma Mandeville, who scored six points along with six rebounds and two steals.
Oakley's defeat dropped their record down to 12-10. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 11-11 record this season.
Oakley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 46-33 defeat vs. Smith Center on the 29th.
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