Basketball Recap: Andrean Finds Playoff Glory Versus Wheeler

Fighting 59ers

Margin (Wins)

01/22/25 @ South Bend Adams	33
03/04/25 vs Wheeler	30
02/13/25 @ Hobart	30
01/25/25 vs Highland	30
02/01/25 @ Marquette Catholic	24

Andrean had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed past the Wheeler Bearcats to the tune of 59-29 on Tuesday. The Fighting 59ers have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won eight games by 21 points or more this season.

Despite the loss, Wheeler had strong showings from Carter Blane, who posted eight points, and Marek Barton, who put up six points and six rebounds. Barton is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played.

Andrean has been performing well recently as they've won ten of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.2 points over those games. Wheeler now has a losing record of 11-12.

Looking ahead, Andrean will square off against 21st Century Charter at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. 21st Century Charter will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Andrean surely won't give up without a fight. Wheeler does not have any more games scheduled as of now.