Basketball Game Preview: Kalida Wildcats vs. Shawnee Indians

The Kalida Wildcats and the Shawnee Indians will face off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday without much rest having both just played. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

On Friday, Kalida was able to grind out a solid victory over Fort Jennings, taking the game 47-37.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Shawnee, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They blew past Celina 62-33 on Friday. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won four contests by 21 points or more this season.

Shawnee's win came from a few key players Kalida will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Jagger Hutchins, who went 9 for 13 on his way to 23 points and five rebounds. Beckett Bertke was another key player, going 5 of 8 on his way to 15 points and five assists.

Shawnee's win was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.4 points per game. As for Kalida, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a massive bump to their 7-6 record this season.

Kalida suffered a grim 45-23 defeat to Shawnee in their previous meeting back in February of 2024. Will Kalida have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.