Basketball Recap: Make It Four in a Row for North Posey

North Posey hadn't done well against Princeton recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. It was close, but the North Posey Vikings capped 2024 with a 48-45 victory over the Princeton Tigers. While the Vikings didn't have the best season last year (they finished 9-15), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.

North Posey was led to victory by Mallory Luigs and Alyssa Heath. Luigs went 5 for 12 on her way to 11 points in addition to six assists and three steals, while Heath dropped a double-double on 15 points and 11 boards. That's the most points Luigs has posted since back in January of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Jazalyn Ward, who posted eight points and six rebounds.

When it comes to explaining why Princeton lost, don't look at Ailie Taylor. Despite the final result, she put up 15 points and six boards. The contest was Taylor's eighth in a row with at least ten points. Raven Jones was another key player, putting up six points.

The win (which was North Posey's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points per game. As for Princeton, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.

North Posey wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next match, a 63-54 loss against Wood Memorial on the 27th. As for Princeton, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 52-37 defeat against Danville on the 27th.