Boys basketball roundup: NLS earns a win at Litchfield

Wildcats out-shoot Dragons 63-57 in Wright County Conference game

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The New London-Spicer boys basketball team picked up a big road victory on Friday, beating the Litchfield Dragons 63-57 in a Wright County Conference West Division game. NLS overcame a 35-25 halftime deficit, shooting 45% from the field compared to 41% for Litchfield.

Why it matters

This Wright County Conference matchup between NLS and Litchfield showcases the competitive nature of high school basketball in the region, with both teams looking to gain an edge in the conference standings.

The details

NLS was led by sophomore forward Ethan Nelson's 17 points and seven rebounds, while senior forward Griffin Thompson added 15 points. Litchfield was paced by Matthias Bruning's 21 points and seven assists, and senior center Noah Dietel's 15 points, 16 rebounds and five blocked shots.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • NLS hosts Minnewaska at 7 p.m. Monday in New London.
  • Litchfield goes to Norwood Young America at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

The players

Ethan Nelson

A sophomore forward for the New London-Spicer Wildcats who led the team with 17 points and seven rebounds.

Griffin Thompson

A 6-4 senior forward for the New London-Spicer Wildcats who scored 15 points.

Matthias Bruning

The leading scorer for the Litchfield Dragons with 21 points and seven assists.

Noah Dietel

A 6-7 senior center for the Litchfield Dragons who had 15 points, 16 rebounds and five blocked shots.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game showcased the competitive nature of high school basketball in the Wright County Conference, with both NLS and Litchfield battling hard for the victory. The Wildcats' ability to overcome a halftime deficit and shoot efficiently from the field proved to be the difference in this close conference matchup.