North Putnam was the 53-46 winner over West Vigo when they last played one another back in January of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The North Putnam Cougars fell just short of the West Vigo Vikings by a score of 43-40 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Cougars have suffered since January 13, 2024.
West Vigo found their leader in sophomore Lydia Jones, who posted 16 points. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Jones has scored all season. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaycee Elkins, who put up six points.

Cougars
01/20/25 @ West Vigo | 40-43 |
01/18/25 vs Western Boone | 55-45 |
01/17/25 @ Greencastle | 59-56 |
01/15/25 vs North Montgomery | 59-49 |
12/21/24 vs Indian Creek | 27-45 |
North Putnam moved to 11-8 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak. As for West Vigo, they moved to 5-13 with that victory, which also ended their four-game losing streak.
North Putnam wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 66-58 defeat against Owen Valley on the 24th. West Vigo has also already played their next matchup, a 49-26 loss against Indian Creek on the 25th.
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