Niles opened the new year with a hard-fought 39-29 victory over Granger Christian at the Border Wars hosted by Brandywine Saturday.

The Vikings led just 10-9 after one and trailed 17-16 at halftime.

Niles made some halftime adjustments and outscored the Knights 23-12 in the second half to earn the victory.

“It was an ugly win,” Niles coach Phil D’Amico said. “Hats off to Granger Christian. They played hard.”

Jazmin Brann led the Vikings with 11 points, while Maya Brookins added 10 and Elyse Zimmerman eight.

Krista Kline scored a game-high 20 points for Granger Christian. Kylie Kline added 11.

Niles, which has won four of its last five games, is now 4-3 on the season.

 

BORDER WARS

At Brandywine High School

NILES 39, GRANGER CHRISTIAN 29

NILES 39

Elyse Zimmerman 8; Maya Brookins 10; Jaycee Myer 4; Jazmin Brann 11; LaJan Mitchell 6. TOTALS: 15 7-14 39.

GRANGER 29

Kara Kline 8; Krista Kline 20; Kylie Kline 11. TOTALS: 10 7-14 29.

 

Niles               10      16       27       39

Granger          9       17      24       29

3-point baskets: Niles 2 (Zimmerman, Brookins), Granger 2 (Kara Kline 2); Total fouls: Niles 15, Granger 13. Varsity record: Niles 4-3.