Oakland Mills girls basketball holds off Glenelg, 59-51

Oakland Mills’ girls basketball team stayed undefeated on the season Tuesday, defeating Glenelg 59-51 on the road.

Marley Grenway led the way in the victory with 21 points, but Jazmine Washington (16 points, 5 assists) and Aislynn Riggs (12 points, 9 blocks, 6 rebounds and 6 steals) also had huge all-around games for the Scorpions.

In the loss, Jess Foster led Glenelg (1-1, 2-1) with 18 points — hitting five 3-pointers. Kellie Johnson (12 points) and Abby Gillespie (10) also scored in double figures.

Oakland Mills (2-0, 3-0) led 15-11 at the end of the first quarter, although the Gladiators managed to stay within striking distance throughout the contest. The Scorpions lead was 26-25 at the half and 40-36 after three quarters.

But in the final period Grenway scored 10 of her points and was part of an Oakland Mills 6-7 effort from the foul line to seal the win.

Oakland Mills returns to action on Friday against Wilde Lake, while Glenelg will host Hammond.

Oakland Mills 59, Glenelg 51

OM (2-0, 3-0): Grenway 21, Washington 16, Riggs 12, McDuffie 6, Eldridge 4.

G (1-1, 2-1): Foster 18, Johnson 12, Gillespie 10, LePage 7, Anderson 4.

Half: 26-25 OM.

Other score:

Marriotts Ridge 47, South Carroll 33