North White was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pioneer Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Vikings of the 31-19 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in December of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why North White lost, don't look at Autumn Reif. Despite the final result, she posted 13 points in addition to eight rebounds and four steals. Another player making a difference was Sable George, who had four points and six rebounds.
Vikings
| 12/12/24 @ Pioneer | 28-35 |
| 12/10/24 @ West Central | 33-58 |
| 12/05/24 vs Rossville | 30-34 |
| 12/03/24 @ Tri-County | 27-61 |
Even though they lost, North White smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their offensive board total in three consecutive matches.
North White's defeat dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Pioneer, their win ended a 12-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-7.
North White wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 35-31 victory against Tri-Township on the 14th. As for Pioneer, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 67-32 win against La Porte on the 14th.
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