Van Vleck lost against O'Connell back in November of 2021 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The game between the Van Vleck Leopards and the O'Connell Buccaneers didn't end well, with the Van Vleck Leopards falling 55-36. While losing is never fun, the Leopards can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 1375th, while the Buccaneers are ranked 389th).
O'Connell had a senior duo take command as Derrick Kirks Jr went 6 for 10 on his way to 18 points in addition to seven assists and three steals and Roderick Dozier dropped a double-double on 15 points and 14 boards. What's more, Dozier also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2024. Jarrius Smith was another key player, going 5 of 9 on his way to 11 points and three blocks.
Van Vleck's loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 3-8. As for O'Connell, they moved to 19-5 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak.
Van Vleck will be playing in front of their home fans against Hitchcock at 7:30 p.m. on January 10th. As for O'Connell, they will venture away from home to challenge Hardin-Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on January 10th.
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