Basketball Game Preview: Novinger Wildcats vs. North Shelby Raiders

The Novinger Wildcats will square off against the North Shelby Raiders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Back in December of 2024, Novinger humbled Bevier with a 69-32 victory. That looming 69-32 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Novinger yet this season.

Meanwhile, North Shelby opened the new year with a less-than-successful 73-60 defeat to South Shelby.

Novinger's win bumped their record up to 3-5. As for North Shelby, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Novinger took a serious blow against North Shelby when the teams last played back in January of 2024, falling 78-15. Will Novinger have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.