The Griffith Panthers scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 71-22 victory over Wheeler at home. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Griffith has managed all season.
Griffith found their leader in underclassman Jalen Wilson, who scored ten points along with three steals. Those ten points set a new season-high mark for him. Cameron Chandler was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with six rebounds.
The victory (which was Griffith's third in a row) raised their record to 7-5. As for Wheeler, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Griffith will take on Hanover Central at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Hanover Central is ranked 202nd, while Griffith is ranked 191st). As for Wheeler, they will be playing at home against Whiting at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Whiting is hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses.
