The Harlem Huskies won the last time they faced the Belvidere North Blue Thunder, and things went their way on Monday too. Harlem came out on top against Belvidere North by a score of 38-25. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Harlem.
When it comes to explaining why Belvidere North lost, one person who can't be blamed is Cortlyn Hefty. Despite the final result, she scored nine points along with six rebounds and four steals. Hefty is absolutely dominating the steal category: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Haylee Gallas, who scored two points along with seven rebounds and four steals.
Belvidere North struggled to work together and finished the game with only four assists. They are winless (0-3) when they just don't pass the ball.
Harlem pushed their record up to 10-12 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Belvidere North, they have been struggling recently, as they've lost 13 of their last 15 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-17 record this season.
Harlem's road trip will continue as they head out to face Rockford East at 6:30 p.m. on January 23rd. Rockford East has now lost 14 straight, and the team is hunting for their first win since November 17. As for Belvidere North, they will be playing at home against Guilford at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Guilford presents a significant challenge as they come into the match much higher ranked than Belvidere North in Illinois (Guilford is ranked 171st, while Belvidere North is ranked 494th).
