Oconomowoc secured a 64-53 road victory over Waukesha South, improving to 13-8 overall and 8-6 in Classic 8 Conference boys basketball. Senior Lukas Hoffman led with 21 points, and junior Ben Jimenez added 14. The win sealed a sweep of the teams' conference series, with the Raccoons maintaining a 30-21 halftime lead and sinking 10 of 12 free-throw attempts in the second half. Oconomowoc Coach Jay Benish praised the team's strong start and defense, emphasizing the need to capitalize on turnovers. Muskego defeated Ocon 45-38, causing the Raccoons to fall to 13-9 overall and 8-7 in the Classic 8. Despite a commendable second-half effort, they were unable to overcome the deficit.

State of Play
  • Oconomowoc's victory secures a 64-53 road win over Waukesha South
  • Muskego defeats Oconomowoc 45-38, causing the Raccoons to fall to 13-9 overall and 8-7 in the Classic 8
Bottom Line

Oconomowoc sweeps the conference series with a crucial road victory, emphasizing the team's ability to capitalize on turnovers and maintain a strong defensive stance. However, a subsequent defeat at the hands of Muskego highlights the need to consistently overcome deficits and execute strong offensive plays, especially against formidable opponents.