The 7th grade boys A basketball team won their first game of the season, beating Western 37-29 in front of a lively home crowd on Thursday. Western jumped out to an early 10-3 lead on Northwest. The Mounties though showed great resilience and chipped away at the lead throughout much of the first quarter only trailing by three when the quarter finished. Isaac Dreams came in off the bench and played tremendous defense setting the tone for the remainder of the game. He also chipped in 4 of his 8 points in the quarter. EJ Williams followed suit and picked up the pressure and was a consistent threat all night scoring 10.  Artie,Tyler, Wyatt, Liam, and Grant played great pressure defense causing many turnovers of the Western guards. Blake was big in the paint getting many clutch rebounds. Jace Corrigan led the team in scoring with 14 due to his tenacious drives to the basket.  This was a tremendous team effort and one that they hope to continue as they travel to Coldwater on Wednesday. 

Northwest B Team Secures Victory Over Western

The Northwest 7th Grade Boys Basketball B team defended their home court last night with a hard-fought 31–23 win over Western, improving their season record to 2–1.

The opening quarter set the tone for a gritty contest, as both teams locked in defensively. Northwest held a slim 4–2 advantage after the first eight minutes, with neither side finding much rhythm offensively.

Momentum began to shift in the second quarter as both squads found ways to score. By halftime, Northwest clung to a narrow 13–11 lead, setting the stage for a decisive second half.

Halftime adjustments paid off for the Mounties. Their improved defensive pressure in the third quarter stifled Western’s attack and opened opportunities on the offensive end of the floor. Northwest stretched the lead to 23–17 heading into the final frame.

The Mounties never looked back in the fourth quarter, with contributions across the roster sealing the win. Landon Hargon and Hunter McClintic led the scoring charge with 7 points apiece. Adam Casanova added 6, Carter Bynum chipped in 5, while Ryder Peterson and Charlie Patterson each scored 2 to round out the balanced effort.

With the victory, Northwest moves to 2–1 on the season. The Mounties B team will hit the road next week, traveling to Marshall for a Thursday matchup on November 20 at 4 p.m.