Hardin Northern took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the New Bremen Cardinals by a score of 48-37. The score was all tied up 24-24 at the break, but the Polar Bears were the better team in the second half.
Leading Hardin Northern to victory were Alaina Thomas and Baylie Bacon. Thomas went 6 for 11 en route to 13 points plus seven steals and six assists, while Bacon went 6 for 13 en route to 17 points plus seven rebounds and four steals. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Bacon, who posted nine points along with eight rebounds.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hardin Northern will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Ada at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Bremen, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the New Bremen Cardinals challenge the Jefferson Wildcats at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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