Jensen Beach hadn't done well against Okeechobee recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Jensen Beach Falcons came out on top in a nail-biter against the Okeechobee Brahmans, sneaking past 48-46. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 52-47 back in January.
Jensen Beach found their leader in sophomore Vari Newson, who went 5 of 9 en route to 14 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Jalen Webley, who went 5 for 6 on his way to 14 points.
Jensen Beach was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Okeechobee only racked up six assists.
Despite the loss, Okeechobee still got an impressive performance from Oliver Saunders, who dropped a double-double on 19 points and 11 boards. That's the most points Saunders has posted since back in December of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Chaynaya'Ah Phillips, who posted six points and three steals.
Falcons
| 01/31/25 @ Okeechobee | 48-46 |
| 01/29/25 vs Somerset College Prep Academy | 72-39 |
The win made it two in a row for Jensen Beach and bumps their season record up to 14-10. As for Okeechobee, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 13-11.
Jensen Beach will have a chance to go back-to-back against Okeechobee: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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