Basketball Recap: Norton's Victory on Friday Extends Winning Streak to Four

Bluejays

Previous 4 Games

02/14/25 vs Smith Center	45-34
02/11/25 @ Decatur Community	28-26
02/10/25 vs Hill City	46-16
02/07/25 vs Plainville	50-11

Norton had won three straight games and Hallie Brooks did her part to make it four on Friday. The Norton Bluejays came out on top against the Smith Center Redmen by a score of 45-34 thanks in part to Brooks, who dropped a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. She has been hot, having also posted three or more steals the last six times she's played.

Smith Center's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kayln Ifland, who went 5-for-12 on her way to 17 points and seven boards. The dominant performance also gave Ifland a new career-high in three-point shooting accuracy (50%). Another player making a difference was Kaylee Weltmer, who posted two points and ten rebounds.

Norton pushed their record up to 8-11 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 20.3 points over those games. As for Smith Center, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost seven of their last eight games, which has put a noticeable dent in their 5-12 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. It'll be a Battle of the Birds when the Bluejays face off against the Golden Eagles at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Smith Center, they will take on Minneapolis at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday.