NorthWood’s boys basketball team secured a dominant 50-34 win over Poly Tech in the opening round of the Richmond Tournament. Brogan Ferrell led with 13 points, while teammate Caleb Vincent added 10 to push NorthWood into a promising tournament start.

NorthWood’s run defense stumbled in a Friday night faceoff with Columbia City, leading to a tough loss on their home field in Nappanee. Coach Nate Andrews could only watch as the final seconds slipped away, setting a somber tone for the team’s next steps.