The New Castle Trojans will be playing at home against the Delta Eagles at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the pair posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Winning is just a little bit easier when you work as a team to rack up nine more assists than your opponent, a fact New Castle proved last Saturday. They took their matchup at home with ease, bagging a 67-26 win over Morristown. That looming 67-26 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for New Castle yet this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead New Castle to victory, but perhaps none more so than Mason Miller, who scored 15 points along with three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Colin Taylor, who scored 14 points along with two steals.
Meanwhile, Delta strolled past Mississinewa with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 55-36.
New Castle's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 60.7 points per game. As for Delta, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 14-6.
New Castle came up short against Delta in their previous matchup back in March of 2023, falling 50-37. Will New Castle 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.
