NPCC Athletics
North Platte, Neb. – North Platte cruised to an 81-69 win against Hastings College JV behind 42 first half points at home on Monday night.
Trey Summers had a season high 25 points to lead all scorers. The sophomore transfer guard also totaled five rebounds, two assists and two steals in the win.
Justus Michael chipped in 16 points and six rebounds, while Alex Harper and Sedrick Nari rounded out the North Platte players in double figures with 11 and 10 points, respectively.
“It was good to see Trey Summers find his rhythm after struggling the last few games,” said head coach Jacob Brandl. “We still have a lot of work to do as we jump back into Region IX play on Friday.”
The Broncos raced out to an early 8-3 lead until a jumper from Summers sparked a North Platte 6-0 run. A short spurt helped the Knights take control until a Will Grable three pointer halted the rally. Knights continued to trade baskets with the Broncos over the closing minutes, as they stretched their lead into double digits at the halftime break, 42-28.
Summers opened the second half with five straight points to extend the lead to 47-28. The Broncos managed to keep pace down the stretch, but it was not enough to pull off the upset.
North Platte (9-6) returns to Region IX play against Trinidad State College on Friday. Tip is set for 8 p.m. in Trinidad, Colo.