Pike is on a three-game streak of home wins, while Mt. Vernon is on an eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Red Devils will welcome the Marauders at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Pike knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past nine matchups -- so hopefully Mt. Vernon likes a good challenge.
Pike is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Indiana's top teams: Ben Davis, who was ranked 16th at the time (Pike was ranked third). The Red Devils narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Giants 56-53.
Meanwhile, Mt. Vernon hadn't done well against Noblesville recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Marauders took down the Millers 54-35.
Mt. Vernon's win came from a few key players that Pike will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Luke Ertel, who almost dropped a double-double with 15 points and nine boards. He has been hot recently, having also posted eight or more assists the last four times he's played. Another player making a difference was Owen Daugherty, who shot 63% from the field on his way to 15 points.
Pike's victory bumped their record up to 16-3. As for Mt. Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 17-2.
Pike came up short against Mt. Vernon when the teams last played back in February of 2025, falling 66-58. Will the Red Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more basketball content.
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