The Inglemoor Vikings will take on the Newport - Bellevue Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. The timing is sure in Inglemoor's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Newport - Bellevue has been banged up by 21 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.
Inglemoor is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since December 14, 2024 on Thursday. They came up short against Shorecrest, falling 71-51. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Washington basketball rankings (they are ranked 186th, while the Scots are ranked 23rd).
Aman Sterling put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 19 points and five rebounds. Another player making a difference was Rowan Delaney, who put up eight points and six boards.
Even though they lost, Inglemoor smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least 11 offensive rebounds in seven consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Newport - Bellevue had to suffer through a 64-37 loss at the hands of Jackson.
Newport - Bellevue's loss dropped their record down to 1-16. As for Inglemoor, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Inglemoor strolled past Newport - Bellevue in their previous meeting back in January of 2024 by a score of 71-57. Does Inglemoor have another victory up their sleeve, or will Newport - Bellevue turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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