The North Baltimore High School Boys Basketball team traveled to Leipsic for a Blanchard Valley Conference game.
The Vikings (3-3, 3-1 BVC) were in control of the game from tip to buzzer, taking the win 60 – 37, behind Ross Mangas game-high 24 points and a Jordan Brown double-double, 10 points – 11 rebounds.
NB (2-4, 1-2 BVC) was led by Derek McMahan (5 rebounds) and Levi Newcomer each with 10 points. Noah Brian and Sean Watson (3 steals) scored 5 each; Chad Wright 3 points, Lane Bishop and Jacob Pelton hit 2 points each. Christian Richmond and Brian each had 2 steals.
NB was out rebounded 37 – 20, committed 16 turnovers and shot just 22 % (11 of 49/3 of 12) from the field, just 50% on foul shots (6 of 12).
photos by Lindsay Ziegler
Leipsic won the JV contest 42 – 35.
The Tigers are at HOME in The Jungle tonight with the JV tipping off at 6:00!
