Things got off to a great start for the host Vikings early on with a barrage of shots falling in the first quarter. Unfortunately Valparaiso had too many errors to claim a victory on the night. Full court pressure by the visiting Cougars and costly turnovers were the difference on the night as the Vikings lost 71-59 and fall to 2-2 on the season. 

Mason Jones led the way for Valparaiso with a 23 point 10 rebound double-double. Jack Smiley added 20 points and 4 assists and Derrick Brooks added 10 points.
 

The Junior Varsity Boys basketball team defeated Gary 21st Century 67-33.  Caden Crowell had 16 points and Trent Kimes had 15 points to lead the Vikings in scoring. Colin Kaleth had 9 rebounds and 5 assists Julian Stokes had 8 points and 5 rebounds to lead a solid effort on both ends of the floor. 

 

The Vikings will look to get back on track in a rescheduled contest at East Chicago Central on Friday and a triple-header contest on the road at Elkhart on Saturday.