The Frostproof Bulldogs waltzed into their matchup Thursday with seven straight wins but they left with eight. They enjoyed a cozy 55-39 victory over Oasis Christian. Despite the victory, that was the fewest points Frostproof has scored all season.
Frostproof's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sevastian Rosado led the charge by scoring 19 points along with seven rebounds and six steals. The matchup was Rosado's tenth in a row with at least ten points. Turral Berry was another key contributor, scoring 17 points along with four steals.
When it comes to explaining why Oasis Christian lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cole Durden. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 19 points and 13 rebounds. Those 19 points set a new season-high mark for him. Another player making a difference was Nic Place, who scored seven points.
Frostproof's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Oasis Christian, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Frostproof will be playing in front of their home fans against Haines City at 8:00 p.m. on Monday. Oasis Christian won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against McKeel Academy at 8:00 p.m. on January 5th. McKeel Academy presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Oasis Christian in Florida (McKeel Academy is ranked 235th, while Oasis Christian is ranked 672nd).
