The North Baltimore Junior High Boys Basketball teams battled MAL rival Hopewell-Loudon in a regular season game in The Jungle on Monday evening. Both of the 7th grade teams were undefeated in league play, each with just one loss, against Van Buren.

In the 7th grade game, NB scored 13 first quarter points to cruise to a 34 – 23 win.

Leading a balanced scoring attack for the Tigers was Cameron Morris with 10 points. Chase Naugle and Noah Cotterman scored 8 each. Julian Hagemyer and Hunter Fleck each had 4 points.

In the 8th grade game, NB battled hard with the Chieftains the entire game, but came up short by a score of 48 – 44.

Noah Brian scored 16 points, Byrce Gunter 12, Taylor Bishop 9, Tyler Bumpus 6 and Caleb Swope scored one point.

photos by Ferg

7th Graders


Chase Naugle with a short baseline jumper over the Hopewell "big men".


Hunter Fleck pops for two.


Noah Cotterman takes it to the basket.


Julian Hagemyer shoots a "3".


Cameron Morris drives the lane.

8th Graders


Noah Brian is hammered while taking the shot.


Caleb Swope makes a move to the basket.


Bryce Gunter in position for a strong rebound.


The Junior High Cheerleaders (and Emma Cotterman)