Pike Central was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss. They were five points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 60-55 heartbreaker at the hands of the South Knox Spartans. The Chargers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Spartans apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in February of 2024.
Jiles Mason
| 02/25/25 vs South Knox | 21 |
| 02/21/25 @ Jasper | 3 |
| 02/17/25 @ Gibson Southern | 7 |
| 02/14/25 vs Tell City | 16 |
| 02/11/25 vs Tecumseh | 18 |
| + 32 more games |
Despite the loss, Pike Central still got an impressive performance from Jiles Mason, who went 7-for-15 on his way to 21 points. That's the most points Mason has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Nate Davis, who earned 13 points.
Pike Central's record is now 1-22. As for South Knox, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 11-12 record this season.
Pike Central and South Knox are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Pike Central will challenge Perry Central at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for South Knox, they will look to defend their home court on Thursday against Wood Memorial at 8:00 p.m.
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