Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northfield). They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Evergreen Cougars 71-39. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win the Nighthawks have posted since February 15, 2024.
| 01/04/25 @ Evergreen | 18 |
| 01/22/24 @ Thomas Jefferson | 8 |
| 02/07/24 @ Kennedy | 7 |
| 01/10/24 @ Westminster | 5 |
| 12/06/23 vs Longmont | 4 |
Northfield's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ana Baseman, who went 6 for 7 on her way to 18 points and five rebounds. The dominant performance gave Baseman a new career-high in points. The team also got some help courtesy of Aliyah Herron, who posted 11 points in addition to six assists and four steals.
Northfield smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive boards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Evergreen only pulled down six offensive boards.
Despite the defeat, Evergreen saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Elle Buenning went 5 of 12 on her way to 15 points along with five boards and three steals. Buenning has been hot recently, having posted two or more steals the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Addie McEvers, who put up nine points and five boards.
Northfield's record is now 3-4. As for Evergreen, their loss ended a six-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-6.
Northfield will host Standley Lake at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Standley Lake is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 60.6 points per game this season. As for Evergreen, they will venture away from home to face off against Chaparral at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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