It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Portage ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They snuck past the Gary West Side Cougars with a 39-35 victory. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Portage's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kylie Byrd, who posted eight points along with nine boards and five steals. Another player making a difference was Abby Nelson, who earned six points and six rebounds.
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| 01/28/25 @ Gary West Side | 18 |
| 01/14/25 vs East Chicago Central | 14 |
| 01/25/25 vs Griffith | 9 |
| 01/24/25 @ Merrillville | 4 |
Portage smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 18 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've managed all season.
The victory made it two in a row for Portage and bumps their season record up to 10-11. As for Gary West Side, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-12 record this season.
Portage will square off against Kankakee Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Portage has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. Gary West Side has already played their next contest (against Whiting), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing.
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