Two dominant guards in Malika Jenkins and Ava Kingery are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Merrillville Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Portage Indians at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, both teams will really light up the scoreboard.
In what's become a running theme this season, Merrillville gave their fans yet another huge win on Wednesday. They blew past Hobart 62-34 at home. The win was nothing new for Merrillville as they're now sitting on four straight.
Merrillville got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Erin Mukes out in front who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 12 rebounds. That's the first time this season that Mukes scored 15 or more points. Nyesha Davis was another key contributor, dropping a double-double on 14 points and ten rebounds.
Portage posted their biggest win yet this season on Wednesday. They breezed by Gary West Side at home to the tune of 65-29. The win was just what Portage needed coming off of a 67-27 loss in their prior matchup.
Merrillville has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-8 record this season. As for Portage, their win bumped their record up to 12-9.
Merrillville might still be hurting after the 45-21 defeat they got from Portage in their previous meeting back in January of 2023. Will Merrillville have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
