After four games on the road, Whiteland is heading back home. They will take on the Mooresville Pioneers at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Last Tuesday, Whiteland didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Perry Meridian, but they still walked away with a 47-42 win. The victory was just what Whiteland needed coming off of a 51-29 defeat in their prior matchup.
Meanwhile, Mooresville put the finishing touches on their tenth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They claimed a resounding 67-16 victory over Terre Haute South Vigo at home. The victory was nothing new for Mooresville as they're now sitting on four straight.
Mooresville's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kalyn Bunch, who scored 11 points along with nine rebounds and five steals. Another player making a difference was Emma Mcginley, who scored 11 points along with five steals.
Whiteland's win bumped their record up to 10-11. As for Mooresville, their win was their ninth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Whiteland ended up a good deal behind Mooresville in their previous matchup back in January of 2023, losing 56-41. Will Whiteland have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.