Owensboro hadn't done well against Breckinridge County recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Owensboro Red Devils snuck past the Breckinridge County Fighting Tigers with a 54-49 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Red Devils, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Owensboro got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Shalyn Sprinkles out in front who posted 15 points. Another player making a difference was Heleina John, who put up 16 points in addition to three steals and three blocks.
Breckinridge County lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Elizabeth Grimes, who earned 12 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Mitcham, who scored 12 points and six rebounds.
Red Devils
| 02/10/25 vs Breckinridge County | 54-49 |
| 02/04/25 vs Bowling Green | 55-50 |
| 01/31/25 vs Apollo | 76-31 |
| 01/28/25 vs Owensboro Catholic | 70-67 |
| 12/13/24 vs Daviess County | 51-38 |
| + 2 more games |
Owensboro pushed their record up to 13-7 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.6 points over those games. As for Breckinridge County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 17-6 record this season.
Owensboro has already played their next contest, a 68-50 win against Lyon County on the 11th. As for Breckinridge County, they will square off against Hancock County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Breckinridge County is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.9 points per game this season.
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