Columbus North Clamps Down on Seymour, Stretches Streak to Four

Bull Dogs' defense leads the way in 56-36 victory over Owls

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Columbus North boys basketball team earned a 56-36 win over Seymour, holding the Owls to their lowest scoring output of the season. North's defense set the tone early, and the offense followed suit with efficient shooting, including 3-pointers from Jack Whaley, Caleb Ferguson, Ben Kriesant, and Austin Perry, who scored a game-high 20 points.

Why it matters

The win extends North's winning streak to four games, building momentum for a key Conference Indiana matchup against Bloomington South on Friday. North's stifling defense and balanced scoring attack have been the keys to their recent success.

The details

After Seymour scored the first basket, North responded with a quick barrage of 3-pointers to grab control early. The Bull Dogs led 16-11 after the first quarter and then opened the second quarter with a run that created real separation, carrying a 32-18 halftime lead. In addition to Perry's 20 points, Caleb Ferguson added 13, Ben Kriesant scored 8, and Zach Fedor hit a pair of late 3-pointers. North also won the rebounding battle 22-15.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Austin Perry

A player for the Columbus North boys basketball team who scored a game-high 20 points.

Caleb Ferguson

A player for the Columbus North boys basketball team who scored 13 points.

Ben Kriesant

A player for the Columbus North boys basketball team who scored 8 points.

Zach Fedor

A player for the Columbus North boys basketball team who hit a pair of late 3-pointers.

Jack Whaley

A player for the Columbus North boys basketball team who hit a 3-pointer.

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What they’re saying

“The message was clear going in: North wanted a sharper defensive performance, and the Bull Dogs answered with their most complete stop-heavy showing of the winter.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

North will host Bloomington South on Friday, February 20, 2026 in a key Conference Indiana matchup.

The takeaway

Columbus North's stifling defense and balanced scoring attack have fueled their recent four-game winning streak, building momentum for a crucial conference showdown against Bloomington South on Friday. The Bull Dogs' ability to clamp down on opponents while also finding offensive production from multiple players has been the key to their recent success.