Basketball Recap: Pike's Losing Streak Is a Thing of the Past

Red Devils

Margin (Wins)

01/14/25 @ Beech Grove	26
12/13/24 @ Brownsburg	10
12/07/24 @ Jeffersonville	9
11/30/24 vs Hamilton Southeastern	6
11/26/24 @ Franklin Central	16

Pike posted their biggest win since January 9, 2024 on Tuesday. They blew past the Beech Grove Hornets 72-46. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 69th, while the Hornets are ranked 244th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.

Pike's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Isaiah Hill, who went 8 of 9 on his way to 18 points and eight boards. Another player making a difference was Aiden Woods, who went 5 for 9 en route to 13 points and three steals.

The victory snapped Pike's losing streak at five games and leaves them with a 5-5 record. As for Beech Grove, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pike will take on Indianapolis Shortridge at 7:00 p.m. on January 21st. Pike is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 65.6 points per game this season. As for Beech Grove, they will face off against Southport at 7:30 p.m. on January 22nd. Southport has insisted on making their lastthree contests complete nail-biters, turning in a record of 1-2 during that stretch of close contests.