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MerrillvilleValparaiso

Pirates
77
Vikings
81

The Valparaiso (IN) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 81-77.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville1720251577
Valparaiso2420201781
Final score provided by C. P.
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Game Stats

Merrillville (22-23)

Merrillville has not entered stats for this game.

Valparaiso (22-23)

Valparaiso

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals8128456269
0Jack Smiley (So)279146471
2Derrick Brooks (Sr)1133100117
3Phillip Amones (Jr)4125050
5Colin Kaleth (Fr)62367100
5Connor Mccall (Sr)2125050
33Mason Jones (Sr)2710185658
50Matt Hofer (Jr)4236767
Valparaiso

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals816875192095223759
0Jack Smiley (So)2723677710071164
2Derrick Brooks (Sr)11111004410022100
3Phillip Amones (Jr)4000221001250
5Colin Kaleth (Fr)622100000010
5Connor Mccall (Sr)201000011100
33Mason Jones (Sr)2711100678691753
50Matt Hofer (Jr)40000002367
Valparaiso

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals813212
0Jack Smiley (So)2723
2Derrick Brooks (Sr)1100
3Phillip Amones (Jr)410
5Colin Kaleth (Fr)610
5Connor Mccall (Sr)274
13Caden Crowell (So)010
33Mason Jones (Sr)27165
35Alec Platipodis (Jr)010
50Matt Hofer (Jr)430

Game Story

Indiana High School Basketball - Merrillville nipped by Valparaiso

January 27, 2023: Valparaiso, IN 46385

The Valparaiso Vikings tipped the visiting Merrillville Pirates basketball team by a final score of 81-77 in Friday's league game.

In their next game, the Vikings face the Munster Mustangs (Munster, IN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 28. Valparaiso will attempt to move on its 9-9 season record. The Mustangs enter the game with a 14-2 record after their 66-36 league win over Lowell (Lowell, IN).

With the defeat, Merrillville moves to 6-8 on the year. The Pirates travel to Lowell (Lowell, IN) to face the Red Devils in a non-league game on Saturday, January 28. The Red Devils enter the game with a record of 2-13. Lowell lost 66-36 in their recent league game against Munster (Munster, IN)

Cody PPirates All-Star Reporter
Connor -Vikings All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Merrillville 0, Valparaiso 0
    Posted @ 8:02p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8:02p
  3. 0 - 0

    Game Start

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville won the tip off.
    Posted @ 8:05p
  4. 0 - 2

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 0, Valparaiso 2
    Posted @ 8:06p
  5. 3 - 2

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 3, Valparaiso 2
    Posted @ 8:07p
  6. 6 - 2

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Valparaiso 2
    Posted @ 8:07p
  7. 6 - 5

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Valparaiso 5
    Posted @ 8:07p
  8. 6 - 7

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Valparaiso 7
    Posted @ 8:08p
  9. 9 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 9, Valparaiso 7
    Posted @ 8:09p
  10. 10 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 10, Valparaiso 7
    Posted @ 8:09p
  11. 10 - 10

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 10, Valparaiso 10
    Posted @ 8:11p
  12. 11 - 10

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 11, Valparaiso 10
    Posted @ 8:11p
  13. 11 - 12

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 11, Valparaiso 12
    Posted @ 8:11p
  14. 11 - 14

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 11, Valparaiso 14
    Posted @ 8:12p
  15. 11 - 16

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 11, Valparaiso 16
    Posted @ 8:13p
  16. 14 - 16

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 14, Valparaiso 16
    Posted @ 8:13p
  17. 14 - 19

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 14, Valparaiso 19
    Posted @ 8:14p
  18. 14 - 22

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 14, Valparaiso 22
    Posted @ 8:17p
  19. 17 - 22

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 17, Valparaiso 22
    Posted @ 8:18p
  20. 17 - 24

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 17, Valparaiso 24
    Posted @ 8:18p
  21. 17 - 24

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Merrillville 17, Valparaiso 24
    Posted @ 8:18p
  22. 17 - 26

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 17, Valparaiso 26
    Posted @ 8:20p
  23. 19 - 26

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 19, Valparaiso 26
    Posted @ 8:20p
  24. 20 - 26

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 20, Valparaiso 26
    Posted @ 8:21p
  25. 21 - 26

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 21, Valparaiso 26
    Posted @ 8:21p
  26. 21 - 27

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 21, Valparaiso 27
    Posted @ 8:22p
  27. 21 - 29

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 21, Valparaiso 29
    Posted @ 8:25p
  28. 23 - 29

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 23, Valparaiso 29
    Posted @ 8:26p
  29. 23 - 32

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 23, Valparaiso 32
    Posted @ 8:26p
  30. 23 - 35

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 23, Valparaiso 35
    Posted @ 8:28p
  31. 23 - 36

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 23, Valparaiso 36
    Posted @ 8:28p
  32. 26 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 26, Valparaiso 36
    Posted @ 8:28p
  33. 28 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 28, Valparaiso 36
    Posted @ 8:28p
  34. 28 - 39

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 28, Valparaiso 39
    Posted @ 8:29p
  35. 28 - 42

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 28, Valparaiso 42
    Posted @ 8:29p
  36. 30 - 42

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 30, Valparaiso 42
    Posted @ 8:29p
  37. 31 - 42

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 31, Valparaiso 42
    Posted @ 8:29p
  38. 31 - 44

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:29p
  39. 34 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 34, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:32p
  40. 37 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 37, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:34p
  41. 37 - 44

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Merrillville 37, Valparaiso 44
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:37p
  42. 37 - 44

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville's ball.
    Posted @ 8:44p
  43. 40 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 40, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:48p
  44. 43 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 43, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:48p
  45. 45 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Valparaiso 44
    Posted @ 8:48p
  46. 45 - 47

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Valparaiso 47
    Posted @ 8:48p
  47. 45 - 50

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Valparaiso 50
    Posted @ 8:48p
  48. 45 - 52

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Valparaiso 52
    Posted @ 8:48p
  49. 48 - 52

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 48, Valparaiso 52
    Posted @ 8:48p
  50. 48 - 54

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 48, Valparaiso 54
    Posted @ 8:49p
  51. 48 - 57

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 48, Valparaiso 57
    Posted @ 8:55p
  52. 48 - 60

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 48, Valparaiso 60
    Posted @ 8:55p
  53. 48 - 61

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 48, Valparaiso 61
    Posted @ 8:55p
  54. 51 - 61

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Valparaiso 61
    Posted @ 8:55p
  55. 51 - 63

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Valparaiso 63
    Posted @ 8:59p
  56. 54 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 54, Valparaiso 63
    Posted @ 8:59p
  57. 56 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 56, Valparaiso 63
    Posted @ 8:59p
  58. 59 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 59, Valparaiso 63
    Posted @ 8:59p
  59. 62 - 63

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 62, Valparaiso 63
    Posted @ 9:04p
  60. 62 - 64

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 62, Valparaiso 64
    Posted @ 9:04p
  61. 62 - 64

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Merrillville 62, Valparaiso 64
    Posted @ 9:05p
  62. 62 - 67

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 62, Valparaiso 67
    Posted @ 9:05p
  63. 65 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 65, Valparaiso 67
    Posted @ 9:05p
  64. 65 - 68

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 65, Valparaiso 68
    Posted @ 9:05p
  65. 68 - 68

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 68, Valparaiso 68
    Posted @ 9:06p
  66. 68 - 70

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 68, Valparaiso 70
    Posted @ 9:06p
  67. 70 - 70

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 70, Valparaiso 70
    Posted @ 9:06p
  68. 70 - 72

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 70, Valparaiso 72
    Posted @ 9:09p
  69. 72 - 72

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 72, Valparaiso 72
    Posted @ 9:13p
  70. 74 - 72

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 74, Valparaiso 72
    Posted @ 9:13p
  71. 74 - 74

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 74, Valparaiso 74
    Posted @ 9:13p
  72. 74 - 74

    Timeout Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter Under a minute
    Timeout Valparaiso. Merrillville 74, Valparaiso 74
    Posted @ 9:13p
  73. 74 - 76

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 74, Valparaiso 76
    Posted @ 9:14p

  74. Game Delayed

    4th Quarter
    The game has been delayed. Injury on court! Merrillville player down
    Posted @ 9:14p
  75. 74 - 76

    Foul Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Valparaiso - #99. Merrillville 74, Valparaiso 76
    Posted @ 9:16p

  76. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Merrillville at the line shooting 2
    Posted @ 9:16p
  77. 75 - 76

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 75, Valparaiso 76
    Posted @ 9:17p
  78. 76 - 76

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 76
    Posted @ 9:17p
  79. 76 - 77

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 77
    Posted @ 9:19p
  80. 76 - 77

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter Under a minute
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 77
    Posted @ 9:19p
  81. 76 - 79

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 79
    Posted @ 9:21p
  82. 76 - 80

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 80
    Posted @ 9:22p
  83. 76 - 81

    Score Alert

    Valparaiso4th Quarter
    Valparaiso - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 76, Valparaiso 81
    Posted @ 9:22p
  84. 77 - 81

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 77, Valparaiso 81
    Posted @ 9:23p
  85. 77 - 81

    End of Game

    Final
    Merrillville 77, Valparaiso 81
    Posted @ 9:23p

Merrillville @ Valparaiso Basketball Game Info

Fri., Jan. 27, 2023 @ 7p
The Valparaiso (IN) varsity basketball team won Friday's home conference game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 81-77.

Scoretracker Providers

Cody PPirates All-Star Reporter
Connor -Vikings All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Merrillville (22-23)

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

Valparaiso (22-23)

INClass
9354
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
13-143-43-75-55-2.481.4291,5461,459

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville		12.713.315.920.360.2
Valparaiso		13.714.716.313.857.3

Team Stat Comparison

MerrillvilleValparaiso
-Points Per Game55.0
-Rebounds Per Game24.3
-Assists Per Game11.2

Team Leaders

MerrillvilleValparaisoNational Avg.
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Points Per Game#33 Mason Jones19.74.9
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Rebounds Per Game#33 Mason Jones8.12.6
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Assists Per Game#0 Jack Smiley3.41.0

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Merrillville2-9Valparaiso5-7
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
1/7/23MerrillvilleChesterton(L) 74-542/17/23ChestertonValparaiso(L) 59-54
3/6/23ValparaisoChesterton(L) 66-50
1/13/23Crown PointMerrillville(L) 63-462/10/23ValparaisoCrown Point(W) 78-73
1/14/23MerrillvilleMunster(L) 59-471/28/23ValparaisoMunster(L) 59-37
3/1/23MunsterMerrillville(L) 61-55
1/20/23MerrillvillePortage(L) 67-571/6/23PortageValparaiso(L) 47-38
1/28/23MerrillvilleLowell(W) 65-3912/9/22ValparaisoLowell(W) 76-21
3/1/23LowellValparaiso(W) 62-26
2/2/23MerrillvilleLake Central(L) 61-551/20/23Lake CentralValparaiso(W) 68-63
2/10/23La PorteMerrillville(L) 84-752/2/23ValparaisoLa Porte(L) 50-47
2/17/23Michigan CityMerrillville(L) 72-671/13/23ValparaisoMichigan City(L) 63-54
2/18/23HobartMerrillville(W) 75-413/4/23ValparaisoHobart(W) 64-29
2/24/23PennMerrillville(L) 94-491/7/23ValparaisoPenn(L) 87-42

Record Breakdown

Merrillville (22-23)

Valparaiso (22-23)
8-15
Overall
13-14
0-7
League
3-4
7-6
Non-League
6-8
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
2-9
Common Opponent
5-7
4-7
Home
3-7
3-6
Away
5-5
1-2
Neutral
5-2
0-1
Playoff
2-1
8-15
In-State
13-14
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0