Columbus North High School

February 22, 2025 - Bloomington North hung with the Bull Dogs throughout the first half of Friday night’s boys basketball Conference Indiana matchup, even taking a 29-27 lead into the locker room at the midway break. The second half belonged to the Bull Dogs. A 25-4 third quarter advantage for the Bull Dogs (17-3) propelled them to a 66-41 victory, securing second place in the conference with a 4-1 record. Caleb Ferguson had 18 points, Max Coomes had twelve, and Garrett Long added nine in the victory. The Dogs connected on eight three-point goals, with Coomes recording four of them. North was also 14-for-17 from the free throw line. The Bull Dogs started the night with a 68-63 victory in the JV game, with Zach Fedor pouring in 19 points and Mason Acton adding 18. The young pup squad improved to 14-6 for the season as they recorded their sixth consecutive victory. The Columbus North choir performed the National Anthem prior to the start of the varsity matchup. At halftime, North honored Collin Booher for ten years of service as varsity boys basketball manager as well as the Game Day Cheer squad for their eighth place finish at the Nationals competition in Florida earlier this month. The Bull Dogs will host their final home game of the season this evening (February 22) when they welcome Franklin Community. JV will tip off at 6:00 pm and the boys basketball and cheer squads will recognize their seniors before the warmups begin for the varsity game. Photo: Caleb Ferguson knocks down a first half free throw in a 66-41 victory over Bloomington North on Friday night. Ferguson led North with 18 points as the Bull Dogs recorded their tenth consecutive victory.