Fort Wayne South Side played a tough game on Saturday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They took a blow against the Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian Braves, falling 74-33. The Archers have struggled against the Braves recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Jayvon Irby
| 02/22/25 vs Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian | 50% |
| 02/21/25 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 50% |
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Despite the defeat, Fort Wayne South Side saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jayvon Irby posted eight points and three steals. Irby is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played.
Kellen Pickett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, dropping a double-double with 20 points and ten rebounds. What's more, Pickett racked up seven assists, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. Briggs Pardon was another key player, going 5-for-9 en route to 12 points.
Fort Wayne South Side's loss dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-3 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne South Side will venture away from home to face off against New Haven at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. New Haven will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Fort Wayne South Side surely won't give up without a fight. As for Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, they will head out to challenge Leo at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Leo: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.
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