Northeast gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Tuesday. They escaped with a win against the John Bartram Braves by the margin of a single free throw, 52-51. For the Vikings, this counts as revenge for the 56-37 victory the Braves walked away with the last time they faced one another back in December of 2017.
Northeast's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Tahir Williams, who scored 13 points. What's more, Williams also racked up two assists, the most he's had since back in December of 2023. Jonathan Miller was another key player, dropping a double-double on 13 points and ten rebounds.
Northeast smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 14 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least nine offensive rebounds in 26 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Northeast and Central are set to duel on Thursday. As for John Bartram, they are taking a road trip to challenge Penn Wood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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