Penn16-9
48
47
FINAL 2/28
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
PHS		16716948
MHS		81218947
Final score provided by S. Pressley.
Kingsmen
Pirates

Shooting

PtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#1 B. Murphy72450631250221001250
#4 C. Coolman144113636030661004850
#11 A. Hawthorne411100150111001250
#22 L. Obermeyer5254050142502011100
#25 J. Bedient5212
#30 C. Bonner311100100125011100
#33 M. Price21425251425
#35 P. Miamba841136360400304757

Totals

PtsORebDRebRebAst
#1 B. Murphy70111
#4 C. Coolman142462
#11 A. Hawthorne41124
#22 L. Obermeyer50223
#25 J. Bedient5404
#30 C. Bonner30551
#33 M. Price2213
#35 P. Miamba81451

Team summary

FG %
PHS
46
MHS
38
FT/G
PHS
65
MHS
67
3pt FG Percentage
PHS
21
MHS
25
Points
PHS
48
MHS
47
Assists
PHS
12
MHS
8
Rebounds
PHS
28
MHS
22
Steals
PHS
MHS
7
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Shooting

Pts
48
47
FGM
17
20
FGA
37
52
FG%
46
38
AFG%
50
41
3PM
3
3
3PA
14
12
3P%
21
25
FTM
11
4
FTA
17
6
FT%
65
67
2FGM
14
17
2FGA
23
40
2FG%
61
43

Totals

Pts
48
47
OReb
10
9
DReb
18
13
Reb
28
22
Ast
12
8
Stl
-
7
TO
-
15
PF
-
16

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
-
0.53
Stl:TO
-
0.47
Stl:PF
-
0.44
Defl
-
7

Indiana High School Basketball - Merrillville tipped by Penn

February 28, 2025: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Friday's non-league test, the Penn Kingsmen (Mishawaka, IN) basketball squad got by the host Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN), by a score of 48-47.

Next, the Kingsmen clash with the La Porte Slicers (La Porte, IN) in a non-league test, on Tuesday, March 4. Penn will attempt to improve on its 16-8 season record. The Slicers come into the test with a 14-9 record after their 71-43 non-league loss to Mishawaka Marian (Mishawaka, IN).

The Pirates (5-18) will now prepare for their test against Valparaiso (Valparaiso, IN). The Vikings come into the non-league test with a 10-14 record. In their last test, Valparaiso held off Hammond Central (Hammond, IN), 50-41, in a non-league test.

Scott PressleyKingsmen Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter

  2. Check In

    3 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Penn 3, Merrillville 0
    @ 8:02 PM

  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 8:02 PM
  4. 5 - 0

    Score Alert

    Penn - #35 Peyton Miamba makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 5, Merrillville 0
    Peyton Miamba35 - PF, SF
    @ 8:03 PM
  5. 5 - 2

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 5, Merrillville 2
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 8:03 PM
  6. 7 - 2

    Score Alert

    Penn - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 7, Merrillville 2
    @ 8:04 PM
  7. 8 - 2

    Score Alert

    Penn - #11 Alexander Hawthorne makes a Free Throw. Penn 8, Merrillville 2
    Alexander Hawthorne11 - SG
    @ 8:07 PM
  8. 10 - 2

    Score Alert

    Penn - #33 Makale Price makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 10, Merrillville 2
    Makale Price33 - C, PF
    @ 8:08 PM
  9. 10 - 4

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #1 Kaiden Wilbon makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 10, Merrillville 4
    Kaiden Wilbon1 - SF, W
    @ 8:09 PM
  10. 12 - 4

    Score Alert

    Penn - #1 Ben Murphy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 12, Merrillville 4
    Ben Murphy1 - PG
    @ 8:10 PM
  11. 13 - 4

    Score Alert

    Penn - #1 Ben Murphy makes a Free Throw. Penn 13, Merrillville 4
    Ben Murphy1 - PG
    @ 8:11 PM
  12. 14 - 4

    Score Alert

    Penn - makes a Free Throw. Penn 14, Merrillville 4
    @ 8:11 PM
  13. 14 - 6

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #24 Amari Murphy makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 14, Merrillville 6
    Amari Murphy24 - SF, W
    @ 8:12 PM
  14. 14 - 8

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 14, Merrillville 8
    Jalen McAlister4 - G, PG
    @ 8:13 PM
  15. 16 - 8

    Score Alert

    Penn - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 16, Merrillville 8
    @ 8:14 PM
  16. 2nd Quarter
  17. 16 - 8

    End of 1st Quarter

    Penn 16, Merrillville 8
    @ 8:14 PM
  18. 16 - 9

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #24 Amari Murphy makes a Free Throw. Penn 16, Merrillville 9
    Amari Murphy24 - SF, W
    @ 8:17 PM
  19. 16 - 10

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #24 Amari Murphy makes a Free Throw. Penn 16, Merrillville 10
    Amari Murphy24 - SF, W
    @ 8:17 PM
  20. 16 - 12

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 16, Merrillville 12
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 8:19 PM
  21. 18 - 12

    Score Alert

    Penn - #35 Peyton Miamba makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 18, Merrillville 12
    Peyton Miamba35 - PF, SF
    @ 8:22 PM
  22. 18 - 14

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 18, Merrillville 14
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 8:22 PM
  23. 18 - 14

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Penn. Penn 18, Merrillville 14
    @ 8:23 PM
  24. 18 - 15

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a Free Throw. Penn 18, Merrillville 15
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 8:24 PM
  25. 18 - 18

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 18, Merrillville 18
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 8:25 PM
  26. 18 - 18

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Penn 18, Merrillville 18
    @ 8:26 PM
  27. 21 - 18

    Score Alert

    Penn - #25 John Bedient makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 21, Merrillville 18
    John Bedient25 - C, PF
    @ 8:28 PM
  28. 23 - 18

    Score Alert

    Penn - #25 John Bedient makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 23, Merrillville 18
    John Bedient25 - C, PF
    @ 8:31 PM
  29. 23 - 20

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 23, Merrillville 20
    Jalen McAlister4 - G, PG
    @ 8:32 PM
  30. Halftime
  31. 23 - 20

    Halftime

    Penn 23, Merrillville 20
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 8:32 PM
  32. 3rd Quarter
  33. 23 - 20

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Penn's ball.
    @ 8:51 PM
  34. 25 - 20

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 25, Merrillville 20
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:51 PM
  35. 25 - 23

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 25, Merrillville 23
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 8:51 PM
  36. 25 - 24

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister makes a Free Throw. Penn 25, Merrillville 24
    Jalen McAlister4 - G, PG
    @ 8:52 PM
  37. 27 - 24

    Score Alert

    Penn - #35 Peyton Miamba makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 27, Merrillville 24
    Peyton Miamba35 - PF, SF
    @ 8:53 PM
  38. 27 - 26

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 27, Merrillville 26
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 8:53 PM
  39. 27 - 30

    Score Correction

    Score correction for Merrillville in Q3. Penn 27, Merrillville 30
    @ 8:56 PM
  40. 27 - 32

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 27, Merrillville 32
    @ 8:56 PM
  41. 29 - 32

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 29, Merrillville 32
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 8:57 PM
  42. 31 - 32

    Score Alert

    Penn - #35 Peyton Miamba makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 31, Merrillville 32
    Peyton Miamba35 - PF, SF
    @ 8:59 PM
  43. 31 - 34

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 31, Merrillville 34
    Jalen McAlister4 - G, PG
    @ 8:59 PM
  44. 32 - 34

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 32, Merrillville 34
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:01 PM
  45. 33 - 34

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 33, Merrillville 34
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:01 PM
  46. 33 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 33, Merrillville 36
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 9:01 PM
  47. 35 - 36

    Score Alert

    Penn - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 35, Merrillville 36
    @ 9:03 PM
  48. 35 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 35, Merrillville 38
    @ 9:03 PM
  49. 35 - 38

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Penn 35, Merrillville 38
    @ 9:04 PM
  50. 36 - 38

    Score Alert

    Penn - #30 Christian Bonner makes a Free Throw. Penn 36, Merrillville 38
    Christian Bonner30 - PF
    @ 9:06 PM
  51. 39 - 38

    Score Alert

    Penn - #22 Lucas Obermeyer makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 39, Merrillville 38
    Lucas Obermeyer22 - SF
    @ 9:07 PM
  52. 4th Quarter
  53. 39 - 38

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Penn 39, Merrillville 38
    @ 9:07 PM
  54. 40 - 38

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 40, Merrillville 38
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:09 PM
  55. 41 - 38

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 41, Merrillville 38
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:09 PM
  56. 41 - 40

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 41, Merrillville 40
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 9:10 PM
  57. 44 - 40

    Score Alert

    Penn - #11 Alexander Hawthorne makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 44, Merrillville 40
    Alexander Hawthorne11 - SG
    @ 9:11 PM
  58. 44 - 42

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 44, Merrillville 42
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 9:15 PM
  59. 46 - 42

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 46, Merrillville 42
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:16 PM
  60. 46 - 42

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Penn. Penn 46, Merrillville 42
    @ 9:17 PM
  61. 46 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Penn 46, Merrillville 44
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 9:21 PM
  62. 46 - 44

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Penn. Penn 46, Merrillville 44
    @ 9:23 PM
  63. 46 - 44

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Penn 46, Merrillville 44
    @ 9:24 PM
  64. 46 - 44

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Penn 46, Merrillville 44
    @ 9:26 PM
  65. 47 - 44

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 47, Merrillville 44
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:29 PM
  66. 48 - 44

    Score Alert

    Penn - #4 Caleb Coolman makes a Free Throw. Penn 48, Merrillville 44
    Caleb Coolman4 - PG, SG
    @ 9:29 PM
  67. 48 - 47

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - makes a 3pt Field Goal. Penn 48, Merrillville 47
    @ 9:30 PM
  68. Final
  69. 48 - 47

    End of Game

    Penn 48, Merrillville 47
    @ 9:30 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Scott PressleyKingsmen Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter

Penn @ Merrillville Basketball Game Info

Fri., Feb. 28, 2025 @ 7p
The Merrillville (IN) varsity basketball team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Penn (Mishawaka, IN) by a score of 48-47.

Player stats

Points/G
PHS
C. Coolman15.6
MHS
C. Hardiman15.5
Rebounds/G
PHS
C. Coolman6.0
MHS
K. Brown5.3
Assists/G
PHS
C. Coolman4.8
MHS
K. Brown1.9
Steals/G
PHS
--
MHS
C. Hardiman2.0
Blocks/G
PHS
--
MHS
C. Hardiman0.7

Team comparison

Points/G
54.3
50.0
Rebounds/G
26.5
20.7
Assists/G
15.0
8.8
Steals/G
-
7.9
Blocks/G
-
2.1

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Penn		12.813.515.415.454.3
Merrillville		11.811.814.814.354.4

Season recap

Overall record
16-9
7-19
League
6-1
0-8
Non-League
10-4
5-9
Head to Head
1-0
0-1
Home
9-2
3-7
Away
7-2
2-10
Neutral
0-5
2-2
Playoff
0-1
2-1
In-State
16-9
7-19
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.640
.269
Conference %
.857
.000
PF
1,357
1,414
PA
1,238
1,685
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Common opponents

Crown Point
0 - 1
0 - 1
Michigan City
1 - 0
0 - 1
Chesterton
1 - 0
0 - 1
East Chicago Central
0 - 1
0 - 1
Valparaiso
1 - 0
1 - 1
South Bend Adams
1 - 0
0 - 1
South Bend Washington
1 - 0
0 - 1
La Porte
0 - 1
0 - 1

Rankings

IN
59
202
Division 4A
36
72

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