Basketball Recap: Amundsen Finds Playoff Glory Versus Von Steuben

It's playoff time, and Amundsen had no trouble coming through when it counted. They had just enough and edged the Von Steuben Panthers out 39-36. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Vikings have posted since December 8, 2023.

Leading Amundsen to victory were Cj Fortier and Amadeus Valdez. Fortier posted two points and 17 boards, while Valdez put up seven points. Fortier has been hot recently, having posted eight or more rebounds the last three times he's played.

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Previous Games (Home)

02/06/25 vs Von Steuben	39-36
01/28/25 vs Chicago Academy	79-22
01/24/25 vs Muchin College Prep	92-23
01/21/25 vs Mather	60-56
01/07/25 vs Steinmetz College Prep	65-49
+ 4 more games

Amundsen's win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. As for Von Steuben, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-9.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Amundsen will face off against King at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. King will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Amundsen surely won't give up without a fight. As for Von Steuben, they will square off against Glenbrook South at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.