North Platte – The No. 25 North Platte Community College men’s basketball team (7-0) had fourteen players score on Saturday afternoon in  their victory over the Doane College JV 89-41 in their last game before Region IX play starts for the Knights next week.

The Knights picked up where they left off last night on the defensive side of the ball as they held Doane JV to only 21 points in the first half and 20 in the second half. On the offensive side of the ball the Knights shot 52 percent from the field for the game and had 21 offensive rebounds. The Knights dominated the boards as they out rebounded Doane JV 52-26.

“We took care of business and did what we were supposed to do this week,” said assistant coach Nathan Wieseler. “A huge week for us next week as we start Region IX play with Otero and Trinidad State.”

North Platte was led by freshman Aireon Porter who finished with a career-high 18 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Tim Simmons and freshman Kenyon Gist were also in double figures with 12 and 10 points respectively. Sophomore Jake Maslo led the Knights in rebounds and assists as he finished with 10 rebounds and four assists.

Also scoring for the Knights were sophomore Ethan Montalvo (9 points), Tre’Vaun Hymer (8 points), Cameron Williams (7 points), Brandon Pressley (6 points), Luke Pittle (5 points), Jimma Lew (4 points), Marcus Linson (3 points), Xavier Hall (2 points), Akau Deng (2 points), Riley Rice (2 points) and Maslo (1 point).

“It was a good game,” said Porter. “It was good to have our team play so well this week before the big games we have next weekend.”

The Knights open up Region IX play next Friday Nov. 22 at home against Otero Junior College (5-1) at 7:30 p.m. and then take on Trinidad State Junior College (3-2) on Saturday Nov. 23 at 2 p.m. in McDonald-Belton Gymnasium.