Dunbar lost against Harvest Prep back in December of 2023 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Saturday. The Dunbar Wolverines fell 69-62 to the Harvest Prep Warriors. While losing is never fun, the Wolverines can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 252nd, while the Warriors are ranked 79th).
Dunbar's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jace Allen, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine boards. Allen continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Justyce Taylor, who dropped a double-double on 16 points and 14 rebounds.
Wolverines
| 01/11/25 @ Harvest Prep | 20 |
| 01/16/24 @ Stivers School for the Arts | 23 |
| 12/06/24 @ Belmont | 19 |
| 01/20/24 vs Trotwood-Madison | 18 |
| 12/10/24 @ Stivers School for the Arts | 15 |
Even though they lost, Dunbar smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 20 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Harvest Prep's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ephraim Campbell, who went 5 of 8 en route to 15 points along with six boards and three steals. Brandon Roddy was another key player, going 6 for 12 on his way to 14 points and four steals.
Dunbar has been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season. That patch can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 59.8 points per game. As for Harvest Prep, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home.
Dunbar has already played their next contest, a 71-60 victory against Belmont on the 14th. As for Harvest Prep, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 79-48 win against Patriot Prep Academy on the 13th.
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