There's no place like home for the Norwell Knights, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road last Friday. They slipped by New Haven 50-49 on Saturday. Given Norwell's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 135th, while New Haven is ranked 294th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
When it comes to explaining why New Haven lost, one person who can't be blamed is James Hardy. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 13 points and 13 rebounds. Hardy also posted two blocks for the first time this season. Another player making a difference was Jeremiah Cottrell, who scored ten points.
Norwell's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 58.7 points per game. As for New Haven, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-13.
Norwell will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is coming into the contest hot, having won their last six games. As for New Haven, they will head out on the road to challenge Columbia City at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Columbia City is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
