The Plainfield Quakers had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 24 points), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 61-42 victory over Mooresville. Given Plainfield's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 33rd, while Mooresville is ranked 193rd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Collin Schmidt was his usual excellent self, scoring 17 points along with six rebounds. He hasn't dropped below 15points for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Eli Ellis, who scored 19 points.
Despite the defeat, Mooresville saw an underclassman step up: Tyronne Elmore scored 13 points along with six rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Aj Defur, who scored nine points along with five rebounds.
Plainfield's win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 11-4. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 69.0 points per game. As for Mooresville, they have traveled a rocky road recently, as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Plainfield will take on Decatur Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Mooresville won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against Parke Heritage at 7:30 p.m. on January 20th. Parke Heritage knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past four contests -- so hopefully Mooresville likes a good challenge.
