There's no place like home for Omaha North, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They took down the Omaha Northwest Huskies 60-44 on Tuesday. That's more bragging rights for the Vikings, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Omaha North got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Akazja Foster out in front who posted ten points in addition to six rebounds and three steals. Foster is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. Ayanna Hill was another key player, going 5 for 10 on her way to 13 points.
Omaha North smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 24 offensive rebounds. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Omaha Northwest only pulled down 13 offensive boards.
Defeat or not, Omaha Northwest got some senior leadership from Abriya Watkins and Jessica Houston. Watkins dropped a double-double on 19 points and 12 boards, while Houston dropped a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds. Houston is on a roll when it comes to boards, as she's now pulled down nine or more in the last five games she's played.
Vikings
| 01/28/25 vs Omaha Northwest | 60-44 |
| 01/21/25 vs Omaha South | 2-0 |
| 01/17/25 vs Elkhorn South | 71-63 |
Omaha North's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-8. As for Omaha Northwest, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Omaha North has already played their next match, a 56-54 loss against Papillion-LaVista South on the 31st. As for Omaha Northwest, they will look to defend their home court on February 4th against Lincoln High at 5:30 p.m. Lincoln High will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Omaha Northwest surely won't give up without a fight.
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