Basketball Game Preview: Western Panthers vs. Hamilton Heights Huskies

Western is 0-10 against Hamilton Heights since January of 2015 but things could change on Tuesday. The Western Panthers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Hamilton Heights Huskies at 7:30 p.m. Western is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.

Western is headed into the matchup having just posted their biggest win since November 22, 2024 on Saturday. They blew past Logansport 56-25.

Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 53-14, which was the final score in Hamilton Heights' tilt against Westfield on Saturday. The contest marked the Huskies' lowest-scoring game so far this season.

Western will need focus on slowing down Presley Cherry, one of several Hamilton Heights players who made an impact when they last played. She posted eight points. Katie Brown was another key player, putting up four points along with six rebounds and five steals.

Hamilton Heights' loss was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 4-13. As for Western, their victory bumped their record up to 6-11.

Western was taken down by Hamilton Heights 65-35 in their previous matchup back in January of 2024. Will Western 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.