Northview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their tenth straight defeat. They took a blow against the Baker Gators, falling 72-41. While losing is never fun, the Chiefs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Florida basketball rankings (they are ranked 763rd, while the Gators are ranked 301st).
Several Chiefs players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Kayden Samelson, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Caleb Levins, who posted 12 points and five boards.
Baker's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Terrance Clausell, who went 6 for 14 en route to 14 points and seven blocks. The dominant performance gave Clausell a new career-high in points. Another player making a difference was Cole Hardin, who went 5 of 11 on his way to 12 points along with six rebounds and three steals.
Northview's loss dropped their record down to 2-13. As for Baker, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-3 record this season.
Northview has already played their next contest, a 67-47 defeat against W.S. Neal on the 13th. As for Baker, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 63-45 win against Jay on the 14th.
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