North Central is 1-7 against Northwestern Area since December of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. Having just played yesterday, the North Central Thunder will get right back to it and host the Northwestern Area Wildcats at 8:00 p.m. Northwestern Area took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on North Central, who comes in off a win.
On Friday, North Central escaped with a win against Tiospaye Topa by the margin of a single free throw, 50-49. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Thunder.
Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Northwestern Area challenged Great Plains Lutheran on Thursday. Northwestern Area took a 51-43 hit to the loss column at the hands of Great Plains Lutheran.
North Central's victory bumped their record up to 9-10. As for Northwestern Area, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-11 record this season.
North Central was taken down by Northwestern Area 55-28 in their previous matchup back in February of 2024. Will North Central have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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