FAIRMONT —
North Marion boys’ basketball team kept its recent roll going at home against Big 10 foe Lincoln on Thursday night, cruising to a 70-40 victory.
The Huskies, who have won six of their past seven games, moved to 11-5 on the season.
North got off to a fast start on Thursday — the Huskies led 18-3 after one period, stretched their lead to 30 points by halftime at 44-14 and were up 63-27 after three periods.
Chase Banker led four double-figure scorers with 14 points. Cole Richards added 12, Matt Cain had 11, Cody Opron had 10 and Cameron Wilson finished with five.
Lincoln (14-3) ended the night with no players reaching double figures in points. Cody Carpenter led the way with eight.
North hosts Fairmont Senior on Saturday night.
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North Marion’s Cody Opron shoots for two as Johnathan Landis (22), Cody Carpenter (4) and Jarrod Kellar (44) attempt to block the shot. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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North Marion’s Chase Banker goes for two as Lincoln’s Alec Moran (2) and Jeremy Smail (12) attempt to block. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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North Marion’s Cameron Wilson passes the ball as Lincoln’s Alec Moran attempts to block the pass. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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North Marion’s Matt Cain makes a fast break toward the basket as Lincoln’s Brandon Fazalare (20) and John Seibel (10) trail. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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North Marion’s Cole Richards heads to the basket as Lincoln’s Alec Moran guards on the play. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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North Marion’s Cody Opron and Lincoln’s Brandon Fazalare (20) and John Seibel (10) go for a loose ball. PHOTO BY TAMMY SHRIVER
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