The Olentangy Braves lost a heartbreaker when they last took the court, but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Tuesday was a bit more commanding. They suffered a tough 69-44 loss at the hands of Olentangy Orange. While losing is never fun, Olentangy can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 140th, while Olentangy Orange is ranked second).
When it comes to explaining why Olentangy lost, one person who can't be blamed is Jay Agrawal. Despite the final result, he scored 16 points. Jackson Wiley was another key contributor, scoring five points.
Olentangy has not been sharp recently as the team's lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-8 record this season. As for Olentangy Orange, their victory bumped their record up to 18-1.
Olentangy will be playing in front of their home fans against Dublin Jerome at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Dublin Jerome is coming into the game with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Olentangy will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Olentangy Orange, they will square off against Hilliard Bradley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hilliard Bradley is also coming in off of a big victory, so somebody is in for a big reversal of fortune.
