Basketball Recap: Oaklie Ortega Key Part of a Team Effort in Diamondback Win

There's no place like home for Beaver Dam, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in December of 2024. They snuck past the Indian Springs Thunderbirds with a 36-31 win on Tuesday. This was a revenge game for the Diamondback: when they faced off against the Thunderbirds back in December of 2024, they had to take a 34-22 loss.

Beaver Dam's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Oaklie Ortega, who posted 13 points. Those 13 points gave Ortega a new career-high. Crissy Medina was another key player, putting up 13 points.

Indian Springs' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Oriyah Clay, who had seven points along with 12 rebounds and three steals. Clay is crushing it when it comes to steals: she's grabbed at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Mia Clay, who posted nine points.

Beaver Dam's win bumped their record up to 5-8. As for Indian Springs, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.

Beaver Dam didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 62-13 victory against Liberty Baptist Academy on the 9th. As for Indian Springs, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, an 80-16 win against Sandy Valley on the 8th.