The Pike Central Chargers will face off against the North Posey Vikings at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Pike Central has now lost seven straight, leaving the team hunting for their first win since December 27.
Pike Central is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They fell 61-49 to South Spencer on Friday.
Pike Central's loss came about despite a quality game from Nate Davis, who went 8 for 13 en route to 20 points. Another player making a difference was Jiles Mason, who posted 14 points and eight boards.
Meanwhile, North Posey ended up a good deal behind Princeton on Saturday and lost 52-38. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 164th, while the Tigers are ranked 12th).
Pike Central will have to contain Ethan Mansfield as he made an impact in North Posey's last game. He had 13 points. Brayden Compton was another key player, putting up nine points.
Pike Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for North Posey, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Pike Central ended up a good deal behind North Posey in their previous matchup back in February of 2024, losing 66-49. Will Pike Central 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.
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