Manassas is 7-0 against Oakhaven since November of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on January 3, 2024.
Manassas' recent rough patch got a bit rougher back in November after their seventh straight loss dating back to last season. They were dealt a 66-14 loss at the hands of Melrose.
Meanwhile, Oakhaven scored the most points they've had all season to find success two weeks ago. They walked away with a 64-57 victory over Sheffield. Having run the score up that high, both teams probably have some extra defensive drills coming up.
Oakhaven's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jertavien Williams , who scored 15 points. The matchup was Williams 's third in a row with at least ten points. Amari Spates was another key contributor, scoring 15 points.
Manassas bumped their record down to 0-1 with that loss, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season. That rough patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 51.3 points per game. As for Oakhaven, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Manassas against Oakhaven in their previous matchup back in February of 2019 as the team secured a 114-79 win. With Manassas ahead 58-35 at the half, the game was all but over already.
