In a thrilling Oakland Athletic League matchup, Oakland High overcame a significant first-quarter deficit to secure a 61-55 victory over Fremont-Oakland. Despite being outmatched in height, guard Couraji West led the defensive efforts, showcasing tenacity against much taller opponents. Coach Orlando Watkins motivated his team at halftime to remain physical, which ignited the Wildcats' spirit. A previously untested lineup proved crucial, with key performances from Da'Sean Armstrong and others fueling the comeback, demonstrating both teamwork and a refusal to give up in the face of adversity.
Oakland rallied from a 26-12 first-quarter deficit, demonstrating resilience and teamwork, ultimately winning 61-55 against Fremont-Oakland with key performances from various players.
Coach Orlando Watkins challenged his team at halftime, stressing the need to match Fremont's physicality in order to turn the game around after being down by 7.
West, undersized at 5-foot-10, showed impressive grit in defense, successfully limiting the impact of 6-foot-9 Tyreese West, showcasing his determination to compete.
Da'Sean Armstrong shone in the closing moments of the game, scoring six crucial points with impressive layups, as the untested lineup helped rally the team.
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