01/17/25 @ Columbus International | 19 |
01/14/25 @ Linden-McKinley | 24 |
01/10/25 vs Beechcroft | 16 |
If Columbus International wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Northland, they should've done a better job of containing Jaden Shoultz. The Northland Vikings blew past the Columbus International Lions 73-14 on Friday thanks in part to Shoultz, who almost dropped a double-double on 19 points and nine rebounds. The matchup was his third in a row with at least ten points.
The team also got some help courtesy of Diante James, who posted eight points and four steals. He is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last four games he's played.
The victory (which was Northland's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.3 points per game. As for Columbus International, their defeat was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-10.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northland will take on Mifflin at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Northland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last six contests. As for Columbus International, a feisty cat fight is on tap when the Columbus International Lions challenge the Linden-McKinley Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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