Austin lost to Trinity Lutheran back in December of 2018, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Saturday. The Austin Eagles slipped by the Trinity Lutheran Cougars 55-54. Given the Eagles' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 38th, while the Cougars are ranked 196th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Several Cougars players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Marley Warren, who posted 17 points. The game was Warren's fifth in a row with at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Bailey Bonde, who went 7 of 15 en route to 14 points and six rebounds.
Eagles
| 12/21/24 @ Trinity Lutheran | 55-54 |
| 12/21/24 vs Mitchell | 83-22 |
| 12/17/24 @ Providence | 60-44 |
| 12/14/24 @ Brownstown Central | 50-46 |
The victory was the fourth in a row for Austin, bringing their record for this year to 12-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.0 points per game. As for Trinity Lutheran, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Austin will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against South Central at 7:00 p.m. on January 7, 2025. Trinity Lutheran will also get a bit of a break before their next matchup: they'll face off against North Harrison at 1:30 p.m. on January 4, 2025.
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