Iowa High School Basketball - Ottumwa trounced by Des Moines North
January 28, 2022: Ottumwa, IA 52501 The Des Moines North Polar Bears routed the host Ottumwa Bulldogs basketball team by a final score of 42-18 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Polar Bears face the Pella Dutch (Pella, IA) in a non-league game, on Monday, January 31. Des Moines North will attempt to move on its 12-5 season record. The Dutch enter the game with a 8-6 record after their 55-23 league win over Newton (Newton, IA).
With the defeat, Ottumwa moves to 6-9 on the year. The Bulldogs travel to Dowling Catholic (West Des Moines, IA) to face the Maroons in a non-league game on Tuesday, February 1. The Maroons enter the game with a record of 12-4. Dowling Catholic lost 74-58 in their recent league game against Waukee (Waukee, IA)