The Kokomo Wildkats had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 69-50 victory over Harrison on Tuesday. The win was familiar territory for Kokomo who now have 14 in a row.
Kokomo had a senior duo take command as Karson Rogers dropped a double-double on 26 points and 16 rebounds and Flory Bidunga dropped a double-double on 19 points and 15 rebounds. Bidunga is crushing the block category: he's posted at least two every time he's taken the court this season. Reis Beard was another key contributor, scoring seven points.
Harrison lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Ray Gibson, who scored 16 points along with five assists and two steals. Gibson hasn't dropped below 16 points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Malachi King, who scored 15 points along with six rebounds.
Kokomo's victory bumped their record up to 23-3. As for Harrison, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
Kokomo will square off against Lafayette Jefferson at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Kokomo knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past 26 contests -- so hopefully Lafayette Jefferson likes a good challenge. Harrison does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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