From Northside’s Week 24 Announcement:
The Northside Varsity Mustangs Girls Basketball team captured the program’s first Regional Championship with a thrilling 58 to 54 victory over Walter Payton College Preparatory High School.
In a game that featured eight lead changes, the Mustangs showed resilience and composure. Trailing 27 to 26 at halftime and down 39 to 33 in the second half, Northside responded with an 8 point run to take control. A clutch three pointer from Isabel Geenen helped swing the momentum at a critical moment.
Northside outscored Payton 20 to 17 in the third quarter and finished the night with 17 assists on 20 made baskets, showcasing true team basketball. The Mustangs controlled the paint with 28 rebounds and shot 37 percent from beyond the arc.
