North Branch extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 2-15. They were dealt a 76-44 loss at the hands of the Becker Bulldogs. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Minnesota basketball rankings (they are ranked 348th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 62nd).
As for Becker, they pushed their record up to 15-4 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. They have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won ten games by 20 points or more this season.
Bryce Paumen was his usual excellent self, putting up 30 points. That's the most points he has posted since back in December of 2024. Another player making a difference was Troy Nuest, who earned 11 points.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North Branch will challenge Princeton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will need to watch out since the Tigers have now posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season. As for Becker, they will face off against Cambridge-Isanti at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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