Basketball Game Preview: Lafayette Central Catholic Knights vs. West Lafayette Red Devils

The Lafayette Central Catholic Knights will square off against the West Lafayette Red Devils at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lafayette Central Catholic is coming into the contest on a five-game losing streak.

Last Saturday, Lafayette Central Catholic ended up a good deal behind Harrison and lost 70-53. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 246th, while the Raiders are ranked 45th).

Romeo Huerta

Points (Career)

02/08/25 vs Harrison	13
01/17/25 vs Benton Central	9
01/18/25 @ Faith Christian	7
01/10/25 vs McCutcheon	7
01/04/25 vs Rensselaer Central	7

The losing side was boosted by Romeo Huerta, who posted 13 points and five boards. Those 13 points gave him a new career-high. Ray Clayton was another key player, going 5 for 11 to rack up 10 points.

Even though they lost, Lafayette Central Catholic was working as a unit and finished the game with 13 assists. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their assist total in three consecutive matchups.

Meanwhile, West Lafayette lost to Lafayette Jefferson on the road by a 53-35 margin on Saturday. The game marked the Red Devils' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.

Lafayette Central Catholic's defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for West Lafayette, their loss ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-4.

Lafayette Central Catholic came up short against West Lafayette in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, falling 70-60. Will Lafayette Central Catholic 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.