Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran hadn't done well against Fort Wayne Snider recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets managed a 52-46 win over the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Cadets' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 291st, while the Panthers are ranked 102nd).
Fort Wayne Snider's loss came despite strong showings from Qualyn Clopton and Trell Hogue. Clopton dropped a double-double on 12 points and ten rebounds, while Hogue posted 11 points and four steals. That's the most steals Hogue has posted since back in December of 2023. Another player making a difference was Layne Patterson, who scored five points and five boards.
With the win, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 4-10. As for Fort Wayne Snider, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran will face off against Central Noble at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Wayne Snider, they will square off against Carroll at 7:45 p.m. on January 31st.
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