Game of the Week: Eastern Comets vs. Northwestern Tigers (Quick Recap)
QUICK RECAP
Eastern High School hosted a competitive showdown between two county rivals, Eastern and Northwestern, with both teams eager to take the court for different reasons. Northwestern sought to bounce back from a tough loss Friday night, while Eastern was determined to start 2025 on a strong note.
Northwestern faced the additional challenge of being short-handed, making their matchup with Eastern even more difficult.
The game remained tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant edge. In the final two minutes, Northwestern head coach Jim Gish drew up an out-of-bounds play that the Tigers executed flawlessly. A key defensive stop in the closing seconds sealed the deal for Northwestern, securing a hard-fought 44-41 victory over Eastern.
