Basketball Recap: Ava Nicolas Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Cornerstone Christian

By Team Reports Nov 24, 2024, 1:41am

Basketball Recap: Northgate Broncos vs. Cornerstone Christian Cougars

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Northgate saw some tournament action on Saturday. They walked away with a 42-34 win over the Cornerstone Christian Cougars. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Broncos.

Northgate's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ava Nicolas, who earned five points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Maddison Sardelich, who had eight points plus 12 rebounds.

Northgate smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in 11 consecutive contests dating back to last season.

Northgate's win bumped their record up to 2-0. As for Cornerstone Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-1.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northgate will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Antioch at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Cornerstone Christian, they will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Swett, where tip off is scheduled at 6:00 p.m.

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