The Sullivan Golden Arrows waltzed into their game on Thursday with eight straight wins but they left with nine. They came out on top against Owen Valley by a score of 55-46. Given Sullivan's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 91st, while the Patriots are ranked 343rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Sullivan's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Marcus Roshel, who scored ten points along with three steals. Another player making a difference was Aidan McCammon, who scored 11 points along with three steals.
Sullivan is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 15-3 record this season. As for Owen Valley, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-12.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sullivan will take on the Thunderbirds at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in North Central's favor is that they have posted big point totals in their last three matchups. As for Owen Valley, they will look to defend their home court on Tuesday against the Thunderbirds at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Greene is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses.