Basketball Recap: Northview Takes a Loss

Northview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight loss. They lost 54-34 to the Sierra Vista Dons. The contest was a 23-23 toss-up at halftime, but the Vikings couldn't quite close it out.

Sierra Vista's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Aaron Buna led the charge by putting up 18 points and five steals. Buna's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Peter Albir, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 10 points and five rebounds.

Northview's defeat dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Sierra Vista, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-6.

Northview will host Apple Valley at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Apple Valley knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 55 points or more in their past three matches -- so hopefully Northview likes a good challenge. As for Sierra Vista, they will be taking part in a tournament against Math & Science College Preparatory at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Math & Science College Preparatory will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Sierra Vista surely won't give up without a fight.