Basketball Recap: Greenwood Takes Loss Despite Strong Performances from Joey Ortman and Parker Doolin

After a string of three wins, Greenwood's good fortune finally ran out on Saturday. They took a 71-60 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Columbus East Olympians. While losing is never fun, the Woodmen can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 107th, while the Olympians are ranked 32nd).

Greenwood's loss came despite strong showings from Parker Doolin and Joey Ortman. Doolin dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten boards, while Ortman went 10 of 20 on his way to 22 points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance gave Ortman a new career-high in steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaac O'Neal, who posted eight points.

Even though they lost, Greenwood smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've managed all season.

Columbus East's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Mason Reeves led the charge by going 6 of 8 on his way to 22 points and four steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Carter Patterson, who went 10 of 19 on his way to 25 points along with five boards and three steals.

Greenwood's loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Columbus East, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-1.

Greenwood will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Whiteland at 7:30 p.m. on January 10, 2025. As for Columbus East, they will venture away from home to challenge Mooresville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mooresville is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 57 points per game this season.