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Vikings slide past Hayes
In a period of seven days, Northland (7-4) has had two games that have been decided by a two-point margin. The Vikings are 2-0 in those contests as seniors Diante James and Daneal Krylov have made big shots that won both games respectively. On Jan. 3, at Columbus Academy, James knocked down a shot with less than two seconds remaining to deliver Northland to its biggest win so far this season. On his way to 19 points, James has proven to be one of the most confident shot makers in central Ohio. His big time basket led Northland to a 58-56 win over Westland which is currently 7-2.
By Winners Onlyabout 5 hours ago in Unbalanced
Northland takes first three of '26
The last time Winners Only wrote about the Northland Vikings, the team was licking its wounds. To paraphrase the legendary singer Dinah Washington, "What a difference a week makes."
By Winners Only2 days ago in Unbalanced
Westland, Vikes to start 2026
While many things are uncertain in the very new year of 2026, one thing that is certain at the moment is that Westland boys basketball is no longer a pushover.
By Winners Only8 days ago in Unbalanced
Northland faces another test
The battle-tested Northland Vikings (3-3) prepare for their third game in seven days when they take on the Euclid Panthers (4-2) at 4:30 pm, today at the Columbus Convention Center.
By Winners Only21 days ago in Unbalanced
Northland holds off Panthers
During an uphill climb, Linden-McKinley found itself in a battle with Northland, in hopes to pull off an upset for the second time in three years.
By Winners Only23 days ago in Unbalanced
The Northland Revolver
Just who are the 2025-26 Northland Vikings? This team has had a different starting line-up in every game that it has played. While coach Tihon Johnson may not want to point to that as a reason to his team's 2-3 start, instability in the starting lineup has traditionally affected basketball teams and their abilities to win consistently.
By Winners Only23 days ago in Unbalanced
Viking bigs stop East
"Hallelujah, hallelujah," are the words that came out of coach Tihon Johnson's mouth as he breathed a sigh of relief. Northland had yet another game that was a bit too close for comfort in the first half. East entered the contest at 3-1, while Northland was 1-3. Despite the differences in records, Northland was the favorite.
By Winners Only26 days ago in Unbalanced
THE CLASH
Social media sports pundit, Chandler Tennant of @614_uniswag on Instagram described it as the "Game of the week." In his usual prediction videos he went on to further say, "It's what we've all been talking about all year."
By Winners Only30 days ago in Unbalanced
Vikes correct sluggish start
After a rough start, Northland High School Boys' basketball squad got its first win of the 2025-26 season. The International Lions showed up ready to play, hoping to catch the Vikings asleep at the wheel. The visiting Lions got off to a 6-0 start as CJ Foster, Michael Tucker and Abdoulaye Coulibaly all scored early baskets inside the paint.
By Winners Onlyabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Centennial girls maintain control
The following is a true story. On Dec. 3, as Beechcroft was dominating its number one rival, Northland in Columbus City League action, there was a conversation between two spectators.
By Winners Onlyabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Beechcroft Plays Big
Behind the red hot shooting of Sha'Mya Dukes who posted a game-high 23 points, Beechcroft (1-1) dominated its biggest rival as it toppled Northland (0-1), 58-36.
By Winners Onlyabout a month ago in Unbalanced
Hartley edges Northland by five
When Northland High School's boys basketball team usually begins a season, its roster is usually loaded with an assortment with local, regional and even national stars.
By Winners Onlyabout a month ago in Unbalanced