North Posey Lady Vikings Basketball Recap VS Reitz 12-16-24

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:35 PM

North Posey Lady Vikings Basketball Recap VS Reitz 12-16-24

The North Posey Lady Vikings secured a thrilling comeback victory over the previously undefeated Evansville Reitz Panthers, snapping a two-game losing streak with a 54-51 win. The victory improved North Posey’s record to 5-3 on the season and handed Reitz their first loss, dropping them to 9-1.

The game started with Reitz dominating the first quarter, surging to an 18-6 lead. However, the Vikings clawed their way back in the second quarter, outscoring the Panthers 15-11 to narrow the deficit to 29-21 at halftime. North Posey continued their rally in the third quarter with an impressive 18-10 run, tying the game at 39-39 heading into the final period. The Vikings maintained their momentum in the fourth quarter, winning it 15-12 to seal the victory.

North Posey’s offensive effort was led by Alyssa Heath, who tallied 19 points. Ellie Joe Johnson added 16 points, while Kyleigh Bender contributed 8 points. Mallory Luigs, Jazayln Ward, and Ella Weatherholt rounded out the scoring with 5, 4, and 2 points, respectively.

This comeback victory highlighted the Vikings' resilience and teamwork, while Reitz’s first loss of the season showed that even the toughest teams are not invincible. North Posey will look to build on this momentum in their upcoming games.

Final Score: North Posey 54, Evansville Reitz 51.

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