If Oconee County was feeling good fresh off their 69-16 takedown of Monroe Area last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Oconee County Warriors fell to the Cherokee Bluff Bears 61-55. The Warriors were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 49-46.
When it comes to explaining why Oconee County lost on Wednesday, don't look at Julie Azeltine. Despite the final result, she posted 22 points and six boards. That was a full 40% of Oconee County's points, marking the fifth time in a row Azeltine has scored more than a third of the team's points. Lydia Gay was another key player, putting up six points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Even though they lost, Oconee County smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in six consecutive games.
Oconee County's defeat dropped their record down to 19-7. As for Cherokee Bluff, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 19-8.
Oconee County didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next match, a 56-37 loss against Calhoun on the 18th. As for Cherokee Bluff, they have also already played their next contest, a 46-39 win against Jefferson on the 14th.
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