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The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 67-57.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville917151657
Portage1123161767
Final score provided by S. Pressley.
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Game Stats

Merrillville has not entered stats for this game.
Portage

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals1576726416370
1Jo-Jo Mabon (So)8211100100
2Jaysean King (Jr)11311100150
3O'mari Evans (So)226152020
14Sam Wellman (So)177356070
15Michael Wellman (So)32188117373
20Garrett Clark (So)31135114559
24Jaelyn Johnson (Jr)271566100100
50Dennis Mitchell (Sr)9311100100
Portage

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals1576751242101191212972
1Jo-Jo Mabon (So)8200000011100
2Jaysean King (Jr)11311100000000
3O'mari Evans (So)226020441001333
14Sam Wellman (So)17712500002367
15Michael Wellman (So)32180102210081080
20Garrett Clark (So)311336500002540
24Jaelyn Johnson (Jr)27150003310066100
50Dennis Mitchell (Sr)93000125011100
Portage

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals15767416201633911
1Jo-Jo Mabon (So)8210100001
2Jaysean King (Jr)11301110010
3O'mari Evans (So)22601130002
14Sam Wellman (So)17700030022
15Michael Wellman (So)321816731000
20Garrett Clark (So)311312351014
24Jaelyn Johnson (Jr)271505501332
50Dennis Mitchell (Sr)9311210020
Portage

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals1.780.330.270.270
2Jaysean King (Jr)1.000.000.000.000
3O'mari Evans (So)3.000.000.000.000
14Sam Wellman (So)1.500.000.000.000
15Michael Wellman (So)3.001.001.000.000
20Garrett Clark (So)5.001.000.250.000
24Jaelyn Johnson (Jr)0.000.330.501.500
50Dennis Mitchell (Sr)0.500.000.000.000

Game Story

Indiana High School Basketball - Merrillville thwarted by Portage

January 20, 2023: Portage, IN 46368

The Merrillville Pirates basketball team (Merrillville, IN), dropped 67-57 in Friday's league battle with the host Portage Indians (Portage, IN)

The Indians now possess a 10-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Michigan City for a Duneland battle on Friday, January 27.

The Pirates (6-6) will now prepare for their battle against Harrison (West Lafayette, IN). The Raiders come into the non-league battle with a 12-2 record. In their last battle, Harrison dropped by Anderson (Anderson, IN), 77-53, in a league battle.

Scott PressleyPirates Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    Posted @ 8:05p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 8:05p
  3. 0 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #3 O'mari Evans. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    Posted @ 8:25p
  4. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 0, Portage 2
    Posted @ 8:26p
  5. 0 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons. Merrillville 0, Portage 2
    Posted @ 8:28p
  6. 2 - 2

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 2
    Posted @ 8:29p
  7. 2 - 2

    Foul Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #14 Sam Wellman. Merrillville 2, Portage 2
    Posted @ 8:29p
  8. 2 - 4

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #50 Dennis Mitchell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 4
    Posted @ 8:30p
  9. 2 - 4

    Foul Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #3 O'mari Evans. Merrillville 2, Portage 4
    Posted @ 8:30p
  10. 3 - 4

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 3, Portage 4
    Posted @ 8:30p
  11. 4 - 4

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 4, Portage 4
    Posted @ 8:31p
  12. 4 - 7

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 4, Portage 7
    Posted @ 8:33p
  13. 6 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 7
    Posted @ 8:34p
  14. 9 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #3 Shamar Mathews makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 9, Portage 7
    Posted @ 8:35p
  15. 9 - 9

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 9, Portage 9
    Posted @ 8:35p
  16. 9 - 9

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown. Merrillville 9, Portage 9
    Posted @ 8:36p
  17. 9 - 11

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 9, Portage 11
    Posted @ 8:36p
  18. 9 - 11

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Merrillville 9, Portage 11
    Posted @ 8:36p
  19. 12 - 11

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #10 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 12, Portage 11
    Posted @ 8:38p
  20. 12 - 14

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 12, Portage 14
    Posted @ 8:39p
  21. 12 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #23. Merrillville 12, Portage 14
    Posted @ 8:39p
  22. 12 - 16

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 12, Portage 16
    Posted @ 8:40p
  23. 15 - 16

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 15, Portage 16
    Posted @ 8:40p
  24. 15 - 16

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 15, Portage 16
    Posted @ 8:41p
  25. 18 - 16

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #10 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 16
    Posted @ 8:42p
  26. 20 - 16

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 16
    Posted @ 8:43p
  27. 20 - 18

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 18
    Posted @ 8:43p
  28. 20 - 20

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 20
    Posted @ 8:44p
  29. 20 - 20

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #23. Merrillville 20, Portage 20
    Posted @ 8:44p
  30. 20 - 23

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 23
    Posted @ 8:45p
  31. 20 - 23

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 20, Portage 23
    Posted @ 8:46p
  32. 20 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams. Merrillville 20, Portage 23
    Posted @ 8:48p
  33. 20 - 24

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 20, Portage 24
    Posted @ 8:48p
  34. 20 - 25

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 20, Portage 25
    Posted @ 8:48p
  35. 22 - 25

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 25
    Posted @ 8:48p
  36. 22 - 25

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams. Merrillville 22, Portage 25
    Posted @ 8:49p
  37. 22 - 26

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 22, Portage 26
    Posted @ 8:49p
  38. 22 - 27

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 22, Portage 27
    Posted @ 8:49p
  39. 22 - 29

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 29
    Posted @ 8:50p
  40. 22 - 29

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merrillville - #3 Shamar Mathews. Merrillville 22, Portage 29
    Posted @ 8:53p
  41. 22 - 30

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 22, Portage 30
    Posted @ 8:53p
  42. 22 - 31

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 22, Portage 31
    Posted @ 8:53p
  43. 24 - 31

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 24, Portage 31
    Posted @ 8:54p
  44. 24 - 34

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #2 Jaysean King makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 24, Portage 34
    Posted @ 8:54p
  45. 26 - 34

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #3 Shamar Mathews makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 26, Portage 34
    Posted @ 8:54p
  46. 26 - 34

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Merrillville 26, Portage 34
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:54p
  47. 26 - 34

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville's ball.
    Posted @ 9:06p
  48. 29 - 34

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 29, Portage 34
    Posted @ 9:07p
  49. 29 - 37

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 29, Portage 37
    Posted @ 9:08p
  50. 31 - 37

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 37
    Posted @ 9:08p
  51. 31 - 39

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 39
    Posted @ 9:08p
  52. 31 - 41

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 41
    Posted @ 9:09p
  53. 31 - 41

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #3 Shamar Mathews. Merrillville 31, Portage 41
    Posted @ 9:09p
  54. 31 - 42

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 31, Portage 42
    Posted @ 9:09p
  55. 31 - 44

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 44
    Posted @ 9:12p
  56. 31 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons. Merrillville 31, Portage 44
    Posted @ 9:13p
  57. 31 - 45

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 31, Portage 45
    Posted @ 9:13p
  58. 31 - 45

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Merrillville 31, Portage 45
    Posted @ 9:14p
  59. 34 - 45

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 34, Portage 45
    Posted @ 9:14p
  60. 34 - 45

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #50 Dennis Mitchell. Merrillville 34, Portage 45
    Posted @ 9:15p
  61. 34 - 47

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 34, Portage 47
    Posted @ 9:16p
  62. 36 - 47

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 36, Portage 47
    Posted @ 9:16p
  63. 38 - 47

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #10 makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 38, Portage 47
    Posted @ 9:17p
  64. 38 - 47

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams. Merrillville 38, Portage 47
    Posted @ 9:18p
  65. 38 - 49

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 38, Portage 49
    Posted @ 9:18p
  66. 38 - 49

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merrillville - #23. Merrillville 38, Portage 49
    Posted @ 9:18p
  67. 38 - 50

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 38, Portage 50
    Posted @ 9:19p
  68. 41 - 50

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 41, Portage 50
    Posted @ 9:19p
  69. 41 - 50

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Merrillville 41, Portage 50
    Posted @ 9:20p
  70. 41 - 52

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 41, Portage 52
    Posted @ 9:22p
  71. 44 - 52

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 44, Portage 52
    Posted @ 9:22p
  72. 44 - 54

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #24 Jason McCoy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 44, Portage 54
    Posted @ 9:22p
  73. 44 - 54

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Merrillville 44, Portage 54
    Posted @ 9:23p
  74. 44 - 56

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 44, Portage 56
    Posted @ 9:24p
  75. 44 - 56

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #50 Louis Hunter. Merrillville 44, Portage 56
    Posted @ 9:24p
  76. 44 - 57

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 44, Portage 57
    Posted @ 9:24p
  77. 47 - 57

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 57
    Posted @ 9:25p
  78. 47 - 59

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 59
    Posted @ 9:25p
  79. 47 - 61

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:26p
  80. 48 - 61

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 48, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:26p
  81. 48 - 61

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Merrillville 48, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:27p
  82. 49 - 61

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 49, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:27p
  83. 50 - 61

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 50, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:27p
  84. 50 - 61

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 50, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:27p
  85. 50 - 61

    Foul Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #24 Jason McCoy. Merrillville 50, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:30p
  86. 51 - 61

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #24 Shaun Clemons makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 51, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:31p
  87. 51 - 61

    Timeout Alert

    Portage4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Portage. Merrillville 51, Portage 61
    Posted @ 9:32p
  88. 51 - 63

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 63
    Posted @ 9:33p
  89. 53 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 53, Portage 63
    Posted @ 9:34p
  90. 55 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 63
    Posted @ 9:35p
  91. 55 - 65

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 65
    Posted @ 9:35p
  92. 55 - 67

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 67
    Posted @ 9:37p
  93. 57 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Jaeden Williams makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 67
    Posted @ 9:37p
  94. 57 - 67

    End of Game

    Final
    Merrillville 57, Portage 67
    Posted @ 9:39p

Players of the Game

Merrillville (22-23)

Merrillville has not selected any Players of the Game.

Portage (22-23)

Congratulations to #15 Michael Wellman for being selected the Portage Basketball Player of the Game.

Merrillville @ Portage Basketball Game Info

Fri., Jan. 20, 2023 @ 7p
The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 67-57.

Scoretracker Providers

Scott PressleyPirates Reporter

Rankings & Records

Merrillville (22-23)

INClass
19780
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
8-150-74-73-61-2.348.0001,3841,424

Portage (22-23)

INClass
9153
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
14-94-36-28-40-3.609.5711,3631,127

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville
12.713.315.920.360.2
Portage
15.013.313.915.159.3

Team Stat Comparison

MerrillvillePortage
-Points Per Game59.2
-Rebounds Per Game26.4
-Assists Per Game12.3
-Steals Per Game5.7
-Blocks Per Game2.4

Team Leaders

MerrillvillePortageNational Avg.
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Points Per Game#15 Michael Wellman14.44.9
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Rebounds Per Game#24 Jaelyn Johnson6.82.6
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Assists Per Game#14 Sam Wellman3.71.0
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Steals Per Game#14 Sam Wellman1.20.8
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Blocks Per Game#24 Jaelyn Johnson1.00.3

Record Breakdown

Merrillville (22-23)

Portage (22-23)

8-15
Overall
14-9
0-7
League
4-3
7-6
Non-League
10-5
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
3-9
Common Opponent
6-6
4-7
Home
6-2
3-6
Away
8-4
1-2
Neutral
0-3
0-1
Playoff
0-1
8-15
In-State
14-9
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0