Basketball Game Preview: Sullivan Golden Arrows vs. Northview Knights

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Previous Games

12/06/24 - Home	41-51 L
12/01/23 - Away	48-43 W
12/27/22 - Neutral	64-55 W
12/02/22 - Home	75-53 W
12/03/21 - Away	69-64 W
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Sullivan is 9-1 against Northview since November of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Golden Arrows will square off against the Knights at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

While Golden Arrows fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Wednesday's season opener. They came out on top in a nail-biter against South Knox on Wednesday, sneaking past 54-52. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Golden Arrows have posted against the Spartans since November 24, 2021.

Cooper Bock went supernova, shooting 64% from the field on his way to 22 points and seven boards. Paul Ridgway was another key player, going 5-for-12 to rack up 15 points and seven rebounds.

Meanwhile, Northview got the win against Greencastle on Saturday by a conclusive 83-61.

Sullivan better keep an eye on Brayden Goff. He was instrumental in Northview's win, shooting 53% from the field en route to 28 points along with eight assists and six boards. Those 28 points gave Goff a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Trayven Buis, who posted 14 points and five assists.

Northview 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 boards in four consecutive matchups dating back to last season.

Sullivan came up short against Northview when the teams last played back in December of 2024, falling 51-41. Can the Golden Arrows avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.