Basketball Recap: Northview Takes a Loss

Northview extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 1-5. They were a single point away from ending the streak, but they lost a 43-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Calvary Baptist Cougars. The Vikings were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.

Calvary Baptist's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since December 30, 2024.

Calvary Baptist's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Martin Malual, who dropped a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Thanks to that strong game, Malual now owns an excellent 46.3% shooting accuracy. Nikolas Buenaventura was another key player, shooting 75% from the field to rack up 17 points and three steals.

Coming up, Northview will take on Compton at 7:00 p.m. on December 3. As for Calvary Baptist, they will challenge La Canada at 5:30 p.m. on Friday.