On Wednesday, the Northtown Pumas were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 28-24 to the North Grand Eagle Owls.
Tyajeonna Bell had a dynamite game for North Grand, earning 18 points plus five rebounds and four steals. Bell is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed two or more in the last 12 games she's played dating back to last season. Jaliha Banuelos was another key player, scoring six points plus 12 rebounds and three steals.
Northtown's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Northtown wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 27-21 defeat against Steinmetz College Prep on the 21st. As for North Grand, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Senn at 5:00 p.m. on December 4th.
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