Basketball Recap: North Marion Piles Up the Points Against West Port

Colts

Margin (Wins)

01/07/25 vs Keystone Heights	45
11/19/24 @ West Port	42
12/17/24 @ Keystone Heights	42
12/20/24 vs Saint Francis Catholic	40
01/14/25 vs West Port	40

North Marion had to skate by with only a three-point margin when they last took the court, which might have inspired the 40-point drubbing they dealt West Port on Tuesday. The North Marion Colts breezed by the West Port Wolf Pack to the tune of 69-29. The Colts have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight contests by 26 points or more this season.

North Marion's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lamont Sweeting JR, who went 5 for 7 on his way to 14 points and five rebounds. Jerdarrius Jackson was another key player, going 5 of 12 en route to 12 points in addition to six boards and three steals.

North Marion's win bumped their record up to 13-4. As for West Port, they dropped their record down to 1-15 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season.

North Marion has already played their next matchup, a 61-56 loss against Vanguard on the 15th. As for West Port, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 58-55 defeat against Dunnellon on the 15th.