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No. 9 Ironheads outlast No. 13 Preston 63-60 in OT
Eufaula's defense shines in overtime to defeat Preston in close matchup
Published on Feb. 25, 2026
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The No. 9 ranked Eufaula Ironheads (20-3) used great defense by Ty Sparks and Doltyn Lane in overtime to defeat No. 13 Preston Pirates 63-60 at Preston on Tuesday. Jentry James led Eufaula with a season-high 26 points, while Kovan Rice scored 22 for Preston. The game was tied 53-53 at the end of regulation before Eufaula pulled away in overtime.
Why it matters
This was a key matchup between two highly ranked high school basketball teams in Oklahoma. The Ironheads were able to overcome Preston's height and athleticism advantage with strong defense and timely scoring to earn the hard-fought victory on the road.
The details
Eufaula outscored Preston 17-9 in the third quarter to take a 41-35 lead, but the Pirates battled back to tie the game at 53-53 at the end of regulation. In overtime, Eufaula made key plays on both ends to pull out the 63-60 win, including a late steal and free throws by Doltyn Lane and Ty Sparks.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- Eufaula defeated Silo 85-66 on Friday, February 14, 2026.
The players
Ty Sparks
A player for the Eufaula Ironheads who made key defensive plays in overtime to help secure the victory.
Doltyn Lane
A player for the Eufaula Ironheads who made a crucial steal and free throws in overtime to seal the win for the Ironheads.
Jentry James
The leading scorer for the Eufaula Ironheads, finishing with a season-high 26 points.
Kovan Rice
The leading scorer for the Preston Pirates, finishing with 22 points in the losing effort.
Phoenix Finch
A player for the Preston Pirates who scored 20 points in the game.
What’s next
The Ironheads will look to build on this big win as they continue their season, while the Pirates will try to regroup and bounce back from the tough loss.
The takeaway
This was a thrilling overtime battle between two talented high school basketball teams. Eufaula's strong defense and timely scoring in the extra period proved to be the difference as they outlasted Preston in a close, hard-fought game.
