62
83
FINAL 3/08
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
MHS
1817161162
PHS
2513252083
Final score provided by S. Pressley.
Pirates
Indians

Shooting

MinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
#0 K. Kobe2000000000000
#1 J. Brown200200010000010
#2 D. Moran2000000000000
#3 O. Evans251761155683650221003560
#5 D. Powell185245050000111002450
#14 S. Wellman291548506937434410011100
#15 M. Wellman29176106065142546675683
#20 G. Clark27197978892367331005683
#23 M. Dawson2000000000000
#24 B. Kobe138365067254000011100
#34 K. Hacker300100000000010
#50 M. Harbin621110010000000011100

Totals

MinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
#0 K. Kobe2000000000
#1 J. Brown2000000000
#2 D. Moran2000000000
#3 O. Evans251732571011
#5 D. Powell18520202010
#14 S. Wellman291506660011
#15 M. Wellman291705520111
#20 G. Clark271912360043
#23 M. Dawson2000000010
#24 B. Kobe13801110100
#34 K. Hacker3020200010
#50 M. Harbin6202201131

Misc Totals

Ast:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFDefl
#0 K. Kobe0.000.000.000.000
#1 J. Brown0.000.000.000.000
#2 D. Moran0.000.000.000.000
#3 O. Evans7.001.001.000.000
#5 D. Powell0.002.002.000.000
#14 S. Wellman6.000.000.000.000
#15 M. Wellman2.000.000.001.000
#20 G. Clark1.500.000.000.000
#23 M. Dawson0.000.000.000.000
#24 B. Kobe1.000.000.001.000
#34 K. Hacker0.000.000.000.000
#50 M. Harbin0.000.331.001.000

Team summary

FG %
MHS
PHS
56
FT/G
MHS
PHS
88
3pt FG Percentage
MHS
PHS
42
Points
MHS
PHS
83
Assists
MHS
PHS
22
Rebounds
MHS
PHS
26
Steals
MHS
PHS
4
Blocks
MHS
PHS
3
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Shooting

Min
-
158
Pts
-
83
FGM
-
29
FGA
-
52
FG%
-
56
AFG%
-
66
3PM
-
11
3PA
-
26
3P%
-
42
FTM
-
14
FTA
-
16
FT%
-
88
2FGM
-
18
2FGA
-
26
2FG%
-
69

Totals

Min
-
158
Pts
-
83
OReb
-
8
DReb
-
18
Reb
-
26
Ast
-
22
Stl
-
4
Blk
-
3
TO
-
13
PF
-
7

Misc Totals

Ast:TO
-
1.69
Stl:TO
-
0.31
Stl:PF
-
0.57
Blk:PF
-
0.43

Indiana High School Basketball - Merrillville overwhelmed by Portage

March 8, 2025: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Saturday's non-league test, the Portage Indians (Portage, IN) basketball squad trounced the host Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN), by a score of 83-62.

Next, the Indians encounter the Crown Point Bulldogs (Crown Point, IN) in a non-league test, on Saturday, March 15. Portage will attempt to improve on its 20-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 21-2 record after their 52-36 non-league win over Lake Central (St. John, IN).

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
Scott PressleyIndians Reporter
  1. 1st Quarter
  2. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    @ 6:58 PM
  3. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:59 PM
  4. 0 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    Me’trell Harbin50 - PF, C
    @ 7:00 PM
  5. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 0
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:00 PM
  6. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 3
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 7:01 PM
  7. 4 - 3

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 4, Portage 3
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:01 PM
  8. 4 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman. Merrillville 4, Portage 3
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:04 PM
  9. 4 - 4

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 4, Portage 4
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:04 PM
  10. 4 - 5

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 4, Portage 5
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:04 PM
  11. 4 - 7

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 4, Portage 7
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 7:06 PM
  12. 6 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 7
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 7:07 PM
  13. 6 - 9

    Score Alert

    Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 9
    Me’trell Harbin50 - PF, C
    @ 7:07 PM
  14. 6 - 9

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 6, Portage 9
    @ 7:07 PM
  15. 6 - 12

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 12
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 7:09 PM
  16. 8 - 12

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 8, Portage 12
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:10 PM
  17. 8 - 14

    Score Alert

    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 8, Portage 14
    Daylon Powell5 - PF
    @ 7:10 PM
  18. 8 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones. Merrillville 8, Portage 14
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:10 PM
  19. 8 - 15

    Score Alert

    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 8, Portage 15
    Daylon Powell5 - PF
    @ 7:10 PM
  20. 10 - 15

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 10, Portage 15
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:11 PM
  21. 10 - 18

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 10, Portage 18
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 7:11 PM
  22. 13 - 18

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 18
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 7:11 PM
  23. 13 - 21

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 21
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:11 PM
  24. 13 - 23

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 23
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 7:12 PM
  25. 16 - 23

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 16, Portage 23
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:12 PM
  26. 18 - 23

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 23
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:13 PM
  27. 18 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #1 Kaiden Wilbon. Merrillville 18, Portage 23
    Kaiden Wilbon1 - SF, W
    @ 7:13 PM
  28. 18 - 25

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 25
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 7:13 PM
  29. 2nd Quarter
  30. 18 - 25

    End of 1st Quarter

    Merrillville 18, Portage 25
    @ 7:13 PM
  31. 18 - 27

    Score Alert

    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 27
    Bryce Kobe24 - PG, SG
    @ 7:15 PM
  32. 20 - 27

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 27
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 7:16 PM
  33. 22 - 27

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 27
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:17 PM
  34. 22 - 29

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 29
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:18 PM
  35. 22 - 32

    Score Alert

    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 32
    Bryce Kobe24 - PG, SG
    @ 7:18 PM
  36. 22 - 32

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 22, Portage 32
    @ 7:18 PM
  37. 24 - 32

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 24, Portage 32
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:19 PM
  38. 24 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown. Merrillville 24, Portage 32
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:20 PM
  39. 24 - 33

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 24, Portage 33
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:20 PM
  40. 27 - 33

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 27, Portage 33
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:21 PM
  41. 27 - 36

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 27, Portage 36
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 7:21 PM
  42. 29 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 29, Portage 36
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:21 PM
  43. 31 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 36
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:22 PM
  44. 31 - 38

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:23 PM
  45. 31 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 7:24 PM
  46. 31 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Jalen McAlister4 - G, PG
    @ 7:25 PM
  47. 33 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 33, Portage 38
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:26 PM
  48. 35 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 35, Portage 38
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:26 PM
  49. Halftime
  50. 35 - 38

    Halftime

    Merrillville 35, Portage 38
    We noticed it's halftime, checkout this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    @ 7:27 PM
  51. 3rd Quarter
  52. 35 - 38

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville's ball.
    @ 7:38 PM
  53. 37 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 37, Portage 38
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:39 PM
  54. 37 - 41

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 37, Portage 41
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 7:39 PM
  55. 40 - 41

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 40, Portage 41
    Charles Hardiman14 - G, PG, SG
    @ 7:41 PM
  56. 43 - 41

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 43, Portage 41
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:41 PM
  57. 43 - 43

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 43, Portage 43
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 7:42 PM
  58. 43 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones. Merrillville 43, Portage 43
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:43 PM
  59. 43 - 44

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 43, Portage 44
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:43 PM
  60. 43 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Merrillville 43, Portage 44
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:44 PM
  61. 44 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 44, Portage 44
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:44 PM
  62. 45 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 45, Portage 44
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 7:45 PM
  63. 45 - 46

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 46
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:45 PM
  64. 45 - 48

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 48
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:45 PM
  65. 45 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Foul on Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks. Merrillville 45, Portage 48
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 7:46 PM
  66. 45 - 49

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 45, Portage 49
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:46 PM
  67. 45 - 49

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 45, Portage 49
    @ 7:46 PM
  68. 45 - 51

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 51
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:48 PM
  69. 47 - 51

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #2 Cayden Thompson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 51
    Cayden Thompson2 - PG, SG
    @ 7:48 PM
  70. 47 - 54

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 54
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:49 PM
  71. 47 - 56

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 56
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 7:51 PM
  72. 49 - 56

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 56
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:52 PM
  73. 49 - 58

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 58
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:52 PM
  74. 49 - 60

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 60
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 7:55 PM
  75. 51 - 60

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 60
    Josiah Jones23 - SF, PF
    @ 7:55 PM
  76. 51 - 63

    Score Alert

    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 63
    Bryce Kobe24 - PG, SG
    @ 7:55 PM
  77. 4th Quarter
  78. 51 - 63

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville 51, Portage 63
    @ 7:55 PM
  79. 51 - 65

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 65
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 7:57 PM
  80. 51 - 67

    Score Alert

    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 67
    Daylon Powell5 - PF
    @ 7:58 PM
  81. 51 - 67

    Timeout Alert

    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 51, Portage 67
    @ 7:58 PM
  82. 53 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 53, Portage 67
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 8:00 PM
  83. 55 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 67
    Kelvion Brown5 - G, SF, SG
    @ 8:01 PM
  84. 55 - 70

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 70
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 8:03 PM
  85. 57 - 70

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 70
    Rodrick Durant-Hicks34 - SG, W
    @ 8:04 PM
  86. 57 - 72

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 72
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 8:04 PM
  87. 57 - 74

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 74
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 8:05 PM
  88. 57 - 77

    Score Alert

    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 77
    Sam Wellman14 - SG, PG
    @ 8:06 PM
  89. 57 - 79

    Score Alert

    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 79
    Michael Wellman15 - SF, SG
    @ 8:08 PM
  90. 57 - 81

    Score Alert

    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 81
    O'mari Evans3 - SG
    @ 8:09 PM
  91. 57 - 83

    Score Alert

    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 83
    Garrett Clark20 - SG
    @ 8:10 PM
  92. 59 - 83

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #10 Micah White makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 59, Portage 83
    Micah White10 - G, PG
    @ 8:12 PM
  93. 62 - 83

    Score Alert

    Merrillville - #33 Larry Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 62, Portage 83
    Larry Williams33 - SF, PF
    @ 8:13 PM
  94. Final
  95. 62 - 83

    End of Game

    Merrillville 62, Portage 83
    @ 8:13 PM
  • Portage

    Congratulations to #3 O'mari Evans for being selected the Portage Basketball Player of the Game.

Scoretracker Scorers

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
Scott PressleyIndians Reporter

Merrillville vs Portage Basketball Game Info

Sat., Mar. 8, 2025 @ 6p
The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's neutral playoff game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 83-62.

Player stats

Points/G
MHS
PHS
Rebounds/G
MHS
PHS
Assists/G
MHS
PHS
Steals/G
MHS
PHS
Blocks/G
MHS
PHS

Matchup history

3160
6283

Team comparison

Points/G
50.0
64.2
Rebounds/G
20.7
29.1
Assists/G
8.8
14.5
Steals/G
7.9
5.5
Blocks/G
2.1
2.7

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Merrillville
11.811.814.814.3--54.4
Portage
14.814.618.117.67.010.064.5

Season recap

Overall record
7-19
20-6
League
0-8
8-1
Non-League
5-9
8-3
Head to Head
0-3
3-0
Home
3-7
10-0
Away
2-10
5-3
Neutral
2-2
5-3
Playoff
2-1
2-1
In-State
7-19
20-6
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.269
.769
Conference %
.000
.857
PF
1,414
1,678
PA
1,685
1,313
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Common opponents

0 - 1
1 - 0
1 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
2 - 1
0 - 1
1 - 1
0 - 1
1 - 0
1 - 1
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0

Rankings

IN
Division 4A
CANCEL
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