Basketball Game Preview: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Pike Central Chargers

By Team Reports Jan 1, 2025, 12:17am

Basketball Preview: Mt. Vernon Wildcats vs. Pike Central Chargers

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Two dominant guards in Meyer Robb and Nate Davis are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Mt. Vernon Wildcats will take on the Pike Central Chargers at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Last Saturday, Mt. Vernon came up short against Gibson Southern and fell 59-48.

Meanwhile, Pike Central also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Franklin County by a score of 56-44.

Mt. Vernon's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Pike Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.

Mt. Vernon came out on top in a nail-biter against Pike Central in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, sneaking past 61-58. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Pike Central's Julian Gish, who went 8 for 13 on his way to 26 points. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be easier for Mt. Vernon to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.

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