Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Notus). They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Idaho City Wildcats 85-28. The contest was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 46-11.
Notus got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Derrick Huter out in front who went 8 for 11 on his way to 18 points in addition to six assists and three steals. Huter is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Luis Vargas, who went 7 for 12 on his way to 17 points.
Pirates
| 01/16/24 @ Centennial Baptist | 22 |
| 01/07/25 vs Idaho City | 19 |
| 01/27/24 @ Horseshoe Bend | 18 |
| 01/18/24 vs Greenleaf Friends Academy | 17 |
| 12/15/23 @ Four Rivers | 15 |
Huter wasn't the only one working in the assists department: Notus was working as a unit and finished the game with 19 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in January of 2024.
Notus pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.8 points per game. As for Idaho City, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Notus will welcome Liberty Charter at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Notus' favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five games. As for Idaho City, they will venture away from home to face off against Riverstone International at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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