The Newport - Bellevue Knights just played yesterday, but they'll still head out to face the Inglemoor Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Newport - Bellevue has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 27.
On Friday, Newport - Bellevue was beaten by Jackson 64-37. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 347th, while the Timberwolves are ranked 108th).
Meanwhile, Inglemoor played a tough match on Thursday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 71-51 to Shorecrest. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Newport - Bellevue will have to contain Aman Sterling as he made an impact in Inglemoor's last game. He posted 19 points and five rebounds. Rowan Delaney was another key player, putting up eight points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Inglemoor 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 11 offensive boards in seven consecutive games.
Inglemoor's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Newport - Bellevue, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-16.
Newport - Bellevue ended up a good deal behind Inglemoor in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, losing 71-57. Can Newport - Bellevue avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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