Preview: Shawnee Indians vs. Elida Bulldogs
Shawnee has enjoyed the comforts of home their last five games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will face off against the Elida Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Shawnee got the win against Kalida by a conclusive 45-23. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as Shawnee just coasted through the last quarter.
Shawnee's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Dominic Lynch, who scored 14 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Beckett Bertke, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 12 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Elida blew past Jefferson, posting a 67-32 win at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest win Elida has managed all season.
Shawnee pushed their record up to 15-6 with that victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 61.8 points per game. As for Elida, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 15-6 record this season.
Shawnee didn't have too much breathing room in their game against Elida when the teams last played back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 53-49 win. Does Shawnee have another victory up their sleeve, or will Elida turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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