Kent City boys surge to non-league victory over Oakridge, 66-37

The Kent City boys basketball team shook off a slow first quarter to blow by Oakridge.

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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The Kent City boys basketball team shook off a slow first quarter to blow by Oakridge for a 66-37 victory on Tuesday night. Oakridge had the early lead, but Kent City turned up the intensity in the second quarter and pulled away for the non-league win.

Why it matters

This non-league matchup between two local high school basketball teams provides an early-season test for both squads as they prepare for their respective conference schedules and postseason pushes.

The details

Kent City overcame a sluggish start, trailing Oakridge after the first quarter, but then erupted for a big second quarter to take control of the game. The Eagles outscored Oakridge 22-7 in the second period to build a double-digit halftime lead that they would not relinquish.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
  • Kent City trailed Oakridge after the first quarter.

The players

Kent City boys basketball team

The high school basketball team from Kent City.

Oakridge

The opposing high school basketball team that Kent City defeated.

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The takeaway

This early-season non-league victory gives the Kent City boys basketball team momentum heading into their conference schedule, while Oakridge will look to regroup and learn from this loss as they continue to prepare for their own league play.