Basketball Recap: North Boone Gets the Win

North Boone hadn't done well against South Beloit recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Vikings came out on top against the Sobos by a score of 72-63. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 56-40 win the Sobos walked away with the last time they faced one another back in February of 2025.

South Beloit's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Coltan Porter, who shot 60% from the field to rack up 28 points and six rebounds. Porter's morning made it three games in a row in which he has scored at least 18 points. Nico Noble was another key player, putting up seven points along with nine assists and seven boards.

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Previous Games

01/17/26 - Neutral	72-63 W
02/19/25 - Home	40-56 L
11/27/24 - Neutral	29-66 L
02/13/24 - Away	35-50 L
11/22/23 - Neutral	20-54 L
+ 5 more games

The victory got North Boone back to even at 8-8. As for South Beloit, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-12 record this season.

North Boone wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 56-50 loss against Richmond-Burton on the 17th. As for South Beloit, they have also already played their next matchup, a 68-45 win against Durand on the 17th.