Okeechobee extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-15. They lost 62-42 to the Pahokee Blue Devils. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Blue Devils this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 65-42 back in December of 2025.
As for Pahokee, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 20 points or more this season.
Pahokee's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Javian Jones, who dropped a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Jones has become a key player for the Blue Devils: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least ten boards, but 3-7 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jatajh Dowdell, who posted 14 points and five rebounds.
Looking ahead, Okeechobee will square off against LaBelle at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pahokee, they won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Leonard at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Blue Devils will be up against the Lancers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 58.19 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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