Basketball Recap: Taylor Wengstrom Leads a Balanced Attack to Beat Valley Forge

There's no place like home for North Olmsted, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 40-19 margin over the Valley Forge Patriots on Saturday. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 51-29 back in December of 2024.

North Olmsted got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Taylor Wengstrom out in front who posted 17 points and four steals. Another player making a difference was Katie Strong, who scored eight points in addition to five boards and four steals.

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Offensive Rebounds

01/18/25 vs Valley Forge	22
12/11/24 @ Valley Forge	20
12/02/24 @ Brookside	19
12/18/24 @ Cloverleaf	19
12/04/24 vs Padua Franciscan	18

North Olmsted smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 22 offensive boards. That's the most offensive rebounds they've posted since back in December of 2023.

North Olmsted's win bumped their record up to 6-9. As for Valley Forge, they are on a 22-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13.

North Olmsted wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 43-36 loss against Bay on the 25th. As for Valley Forge, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-17 defeat against Normandy on the 25th.