The Northern Heights Wildcats had to endure a nine-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Mission Valley 62-59. Northern Heights' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
When it comes to explaining why Mission Valley lost on Friday, one person who can't be blamed is Porter Deters. Despite the final result, he scored 22 points along with eight rebounds and three steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Deters has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Hunter Tenbrink, who scored nine points along with four steals.
Northern Heights' win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 1-7. As for Mission Valley, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
Northern Heights won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against West Franklin on January 20th. West Franklin has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Mission Valley won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Central Heights at 10:30 a.m. on January 20th. That game will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Ethan Rowan and Tenbrink.
