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Welcome to another Saturday on the Indiana High School Basketball scene. There are several great matchups across the state today, including some daytime hoops, so let’s dive right in to five games you’ll want to follow. Center Grove @ Jennings…
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Continue ReadingWelcome to another Saturday on the Indiana High School Basketball scene. There are several great matchups across the state today, including some daytime hoops, so let’s dive right in to five games you’ll want to follow.
Center Grove @ Jennings County
This already was going to be an excellent matchup, but it became even more interesting on Friday night. Jennings County knocked off Brownstown Central to remain undefeated at 11-0. Senior point guard Keegan Manowitz Keegan Manowitz 5'10" | PG Jennings County | 2023 State IN had 21 points in that one to lead the Panthers. Meanwhile, Center Grove knocked off Carmel on two free throws with 0.6 seconds left from Indiana Wesleyan bound Marcus Ankney Marcus Ankney 6'3" | SG Center Grove | 2023 State IN . The Trojans are now 11-1. This is going to be a fun one down in southern Indiana this evening.
Concordia Lutheran @ Blackhawk Christian
Class 3A #9 Concordia Lutheran makes the short trip to Class 2A #1 Blackhawk Christian this evening for a battle between two of For Wayne’s most talented teams. The Cadets are 6-3 led by talented junior duo Ajani Washington Ajani Washington 6'2" | SG New Haven | 2024 State IN and Cole Hayworth Cole Hayworth 6'5" | SF Concordia Lutheran | 2024 State IN . For Blackhawk Christian, they will have size advantage inside with 6’6″ senior Josh Furst Josh Furst 6'6" | C Blackhawk Christian | 2023 State IN and 6’8″ sophomore Kellen Pickett Kellen Pickett 6'9" | PF Blackhawk Christian | 2025 State #108 Nation IN . Plus, the Braves feature Grace College signee Gage Sefton Gage Sefton 6'4" | SG Blackhawk Christian | 2023 State IN out on the perimeter. Plenty of talent on the floor in this one for Fort Wayne area fans.
Lake Central @ Harrison (West Lafayette)
This is an under-the-radar matchup that should get more attention this evening. The Harrison Raiders are quietly off to a 10-0 start to their season on the back of Marian bound Ben Henderson Ben Henderson 6'3" | SG Harrison | 2023 State IN and his 21.7 points per game. Senior point guard Christopher Lucas has been an important piece as well averaging 9.6 points and 4.1 assists per contest. As for Lake Central, they come in at 9-1 with senior forward Brandon Escobedo Brandon Escobedo 6'4" | PF Lake Central | 2023 State IN averaging 14.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game. One of these two teams is going to pick up another quality win this evening.
Southport @ New Palestine
For those searching for some daytime hoops, may we recommend heading to Hancock County for this 3:30 contest between New Palestine and Southport. The Dragons are a perfect 10-0 led by senior point guard Blaine Nunnally Blaine Nunnally 5'10" | PG New Palestine | 2023 State IN with 17.9 points and 4.7 assists per and senior forward Ian Stephens Ian Stephens 6'5" | PF New Palestine | 2023 State IN with 17.6 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. Those two make up an excellent inside-outside duo. Southport is now 7-3 with a plethora of talent including a bunch of seniors led by Anthony Dancler Anthony Dancler 6'2" | SG Southport | 2023 State IN , Keyon Garrett-Miller Keyon Garrett-Miller 6'1" | PG Southport | 2023 State IN , Nickens Lemba Nickens Lemba 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN , and Jayden Pinkston Jayden Pinkston 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN .
Westfield @ Carmel
The game of the night will take place on the north side this evening. Class 4A #6 Westfield enters with an 8-1 while Carmel fell to 7-4 with last night’s loss to Center Grove. They are ranked #5 in Class 4A. The matchup to watch here will be 6’8″ Belmont signee Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN of Carmel against Westfield 6’6″ unsigned senior Alex Romack Alex Romack 6'6" | PF Westfield | 2023 State IN . Both are having excellent seasons and should create a fun head-to-head battle tonight. For the Shamrocks, junior guard Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN is shooting the lights out from beyond the arc as well. Carmel gets additional help from senior Jared Bonds Jared Bonds 6'5" | PF Carmel | 2023 State IN and Spencer White Spencer White 6'5" | SF Carmel | 2023 State IN along with sophomore Alex Couto.