Basketball Recap: Northwest Falls Short Against Ranked Johnston

On Tuesday, Northwest faced Johnston in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Northwest Wolves fell 57-48 to the Johnston Dragons. The defeat continues a trend for the Wolves in their matchups with the Dragons: they've now lost seven in a row.

Northwest's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Johnston, the win keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest will face off against Southeast Polk at 6:15 p.m. on January 21st. As for Johnston, they will challenge Ankeny at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Johnston's favor as the team sits on 20 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Ankeny has been banged up by four consecutive losses on the road.