The Middletown North Lions varsity basketball team started their defense of last year’s state championship this past week. After an off season that saw four seniors graduate three of which were starters, there is work to be done. North played two scrimmages this week; one home and another on the road.
They played Holmdel and St. Peter’s prep but there is no formal score in scrimmages. The Lions this season know they lost some premier talent but believe their loaded to make another run. Coach, Mike Iasparro, looks to coach his team to another A-North title and post-season run.
An aspect of the team to not be overlooked is the fans referred to as, “North Nation”. Games at Middletown North have become brutal for opposing teams as the fans have given North a home field advantage like none other in high school sports.