Basketball Game Preview: Tri-West Hendricks Bruins vs. Lafayette Central Catholic Knights

Tri-West Hendricks is 0-3 against Lafayette Central Catholic since December of 2021 but things could change on Saturday. The Tri-West Hendricks Bruins will host the Lafayette Central Catholic Knights at 1:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, Tri-West Hendricks ended up a good deal behind Sheridan and lost 68-49. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 156th, while the Blackhawks are ranked 49th).

Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Lafayette Central Catholic). They breezed by Faith Christian to the tune of 76-45 on Tuesday. The Knights have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six matchups by 24 points or more this season.

Tri-West Hendricks' loss dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.

Tri-West Hendricks came up short against Lafayette Central Catholic in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, falling 46-38. Will Tri-West Hendricks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.