Nimitz was handed a 35-point loss in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 41-38 victory over the Wilson Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Vikings have posted since November 14, 2024.
Despite the defeat, Wilson saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Kam Rose posted 22 points along with five rebounds and four steals. The game was Rose's fourth in a row with at least 15 points. Diana Jaimes was another key player, putting up seven points in addition to nine boards and four steals.
Nimitz is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. As for Wilson, their loss dropped their record down to 7-5.
Nimitz wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next matchup, a 60-27 defeat against Bishop Lynch on the 4th. As for Wilson, they also didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next game, a 36-16 loss against Commerce on the 4th.
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