North Posey Vikings Basketball Recap VS Heritage Hills 12-13-24
Final Score: Heritage Hills 50, North Posey 41
The North Posey Vikings gave a determined effort but came up short against the Heritage Hills Patriots in a hard-fought game at North Posey Gymnasium. The Vikings dropped to 3-3 on the season, while the Patriots improved to 2-0. Despite the loss, North Posey showed grit and potential, battling to keep the game close against a tough opponent.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown:
- First Quarter: The Vikings faced an early challenge as Heritage Hills pulled ahead 16-10.
- Second Quarter: North Posey held their ground, matching the Patriots with seven points apiece, keeping the deficit manageable at 23-17 going into halftime.
- Third Quarter: Heritage Hills edged further ahead, outscoring the Vikings 11-8 to build a 34-25 lead heading into the final quarter.
- Fourth Quarter: North Posey fought back, scoring 16 points in the final frame, but the Patriots matched their output to secure the victory.
Key Performers:
North Posey Vikings:
- Austin Schmidt was a standout, leading all scorers with 17 points.
- Brayden Compton contributed seven points, while Ethan Mansfield added six.
- Grant Cullman provided a late spark off the bench, scoring five points in the fourth quarter.
- Noah Koester and Peyton Seymour chipped in with four and two points, respectively.
Heritage Hills Patriots:
- Peyton Gray led the Patriots with 14 points, supported by Colton Hope with nine and Tate Wetzel with eight.
- Anderson Smith, Hunter Meredith, and Jake Pryor each scored six points.