Scouting Report: Davenport North vs. Rock Island Alleman (IL)
Davenport North used a big 13-0 run in the third quarter to take control of the opening game at the Genesis Shootout on Saturday morning. Trailing 29-27, the Wildcats ran off 13 straight points over the next five minutes to take a 40-29 lead.
North extended that lead to 13 points, 54-41, with 4:00 left to play before a slew of turnovers helped Alleman get back into the game. Alleman got as close as 57-53 with just over a minute left, but V.J. Wilmington and Daniel Walkup combined to make five of seven free throws down the stretch to help North hang on.
North (1-4) was led by Wilmington, who had 19 points. Justin Beck added 16 for the Wildcats, who shot 58.1% from the floor in the win.