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| 03/13/25 - Neutral | 52-49 W |
| 02/28/25 - Home | 76-33 W |
| 01/31/25 - Away | 73-66 W |
| 02/19/19 - Away | 45-55 L |
| 12/06/16 - Home | 47-63 L |
| + 2 more games |
It's playoff time, and Norris had no trouble coming through when it counted. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Pius X Thunderbolts 52-49. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked fourth, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 30th), the result on Thursday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Norris' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Chris Garner Jr., who shot 47% from the field on his way to 14 points. The team also got some help courtesy of Alec Small, who posted five points and six assists.
Norris smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 12 offensive boards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive rebounds in five consecutive contests.
Pius X's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Parker Kelly, who went 11-for-20 to rack up 19 points and five assists. Kelly is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 40% in the last eight games he's played. Kolbe Volkmer was another key player, shooting 75% from the field en route to 13 points and seven boards.
Norris' win bumped their record up to 25-2. As for Pius X, their loss dropped their record down to 14-11.
Norris didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 51-49 defeat against Skutt Catholic on the 14th. Pius X does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
