The Lake Central Indians will challenge the Portage Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Central has now lost eight straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 10.
Last Saturday, Lake Central lost to Harrison on the road by a 73-59 margin. While losing is never fun, the Indians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 245th, while the Raiders are ranked 34th).
Meanwhile, Portage came up short against East Chicago Central on Saturday and fell 61-51.
Lake Central will need focus on slowing down Sam Wellman, one of several Portage players who made an impact when they last played. He went 6 for 13 on his way to 16 points and six rebounds. Michael Wellman was another key player, putting up 11 points and six rebounds.
Lake Central's loss dropped their record down to 2-9. As for Portage, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-4.
Lake Central came up short against Portage in their previous meeting back in January of 2024, falling 60-47. Will Lake Central 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.
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