The Pike Central Chargers will play host again and welcome the South Spencer Rebels, where tip off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Pike Central's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matches.
Pike Central posted their biggest win yet this season on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 80-41 victory over North Knox at home. Given Pike Central's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 144th, while North Knox is ranked 337th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Quade Morton was his usual excellent self, scoring 33 points along with six rebounds and five steals. As a matter of fact, that's the most points he has scored all season. Julian Gish was another key contributor, scoring 22 points along with five assists and two steals.
South Spencer suffered their biggest loss yet this season on Monday. They were dealt a 68-39 defeat at the hands of North Posey. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest points South Spencer has scored all season.
Pike Central is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. As for South Spencer, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost seven of their last nine contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Pike Central came up short against South Spencer when the teams last played back in January of 2023, falling 56-50. Will Pike 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.
