Streetsboro had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 18 points) and they went ahead and made it five on Friday. They took down the Field Falcons 51-33. Given the Rockets' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 193rd, while the Falcons are ranked 654th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jack Batten
| 02/07/25 vs Field | 19 |
| 02/05/25 vs Norton | 23 |
| 01/31/25 @ Ravenna | 20 |
| 01/28/25 @ Roosevelt | 21 |
| 01/25/25 @ Poland Seminary | 18 |
Streetsboro's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jack Batten led the charge by going 8 for 18 on his way to 19 points and four steals. Batten's evening made it five games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Another player making a difference was Janiere Cook, who posted five points in addition to nine rebounds and five assists.
Streetsboro smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 19 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
Streetsboro pushed their record up to 17-3 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Field, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Coming up, Streetsboro will host Crestwood at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Crestwood is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 63.7 points per game this season. As for Field, they will venture away from home to square off against North at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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