With a playoff win on the line, Lafayette Central Catholic rose to the challenge on Friday. They walked away with a 56-43 victory over the Riverton Parke Panthers. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Knights.
Bobby Metzger
| 03/07/25 vs Riverton Parke | 6 |
| 03/05/25 vs Fountain Central | 1 |
| 02/28/25 @ Lewis Cass | 5 |
| 02/25/25 @ Roncalli | 1 |
| 02/21/25 @ Logansport | 3 |
| + 14 more games |
Bobby Metzger had a dynamite game for Lafayette Central Catholic, shooting 78% from the field en route to 15 points in addition to six boards and three steals. That's the most rebounds Metzger has posted since back in December of 2024. Mikey Stapleton was another key player, putting up 12 points.
Lafayette Central Catholic smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 13 offensive rebounds. They are 2-1 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Despite the defeat, Riverton Parke saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Jonah Hopkins had 17 points and three steals. The match was Hopkins' third in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Collett Sanders, who put up nine points.
Lafayette Central Catholic's record is now 11-14. As for Riverton Parke, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 12 of their last 13 games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-17 record this season.
Lafayette Central Catholic didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 50-40 win against Covington on the 8th. Riverton Parke does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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