After three games on the road, Fort Wayne South Side is heading back home. They will take on the Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Fort Wayne South Side scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They put the hurt on Woodlan with a sharp 81-57 victory.
Fort Wayne South Side's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cadell Wallace, who scored 17 points along with seven assists and five steals. Wallace has been hot recently, having posted four or more steals the last three times he's played. Another player making a difference was Jayvon Irby, who scored 19 points along with four steals.
Meanwhile, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers strolled past the Barons with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 59-41. Given Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 39th, while the Barons are ranked 257th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers' win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dereon Truesdale, who scored 17 points along with five rebounds and five steals. Truesdale hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Drelyn Truesdale, who scored 17 points along with three steals.
Fort Wayne South Side's victory bumped their record up to 6-10. As for Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, they pushed their record up to 14-2 with that win, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Tuesday's contest will pit two of the most dominant guards against one another: Wallace and Truesdale. Wallace has been dynamite this season: he has averaged 13.2 points, 3.1 steals, and 4.9 assists. For his part, Truesdale has averaged 17.6 points, 3 steals, and 5 rebounds.
Fort Wayne South Side came up short against the Knights in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 83-74. Will Fort Wayne South Side have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other basketball content.
