After three games on the road, Triton Central is heading back home. They will take on the Beech Grove Hornets at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Triton Central is not getting complacent considering they own a much higher rank in Indiana (they are ranked 141st, while Beech Grove is ranked 294th).
Last Friday, Triton Central came up short against Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter and fell 60-48.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Eli Sego, who scored 14 points along with six rebounds. Max Crouse was another key contributor, scoring 16 points.
Beech Grove can finally bid farewell to their six-game losing streak thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 64-54 win over Cascade. The victory was just what Beech Grove needed coming off of a 75-48 defeat in their prior matchup.
Beech Grove's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Branden Okelley led the charge by scoring 12 points along with two steals. Okelley hasn't dropped below two steals for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarron Murry jr., who scored 15 points.
Triton Central's defeat dropped their record down to 14-5. As for Beech Grove, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-16.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: Triton Central have been smashing the glass this season, having averaged 20.9 rebounds per game. However, it's not like Beech Grove struggles in that department as they've been averaging 20.6 rebounds per game. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Triton Central came up short against Beech Grove in their previous meeting back in February of 2023, falling 70-65. Thankfully for Triton Central, Jeremiah Alexander (who scored 26 points along with seven assists) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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