The North Posey Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Pike Central Chargers at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Last Saturday, North Posey ended up a good deal behind Princeton and lost 52-38. The Vikings have struggled against the Tigers recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Ethan Mansfield put forth a good effort for the losing side as he posted 13 points. Brayden Compton was another key player, putting up nine points.
Meanwhile, Pike Central scored the most points they've had this season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They fell 61-49 to South Spencer. The Chargers just can't catch a break and have now endured seven losses in a row.
North Posey will have to contain Nate Davis as he made an impact in Pike Central's last game. He went 8 for 13 on his way to 20 points. Another player making a difference was Jiles Mason, who scored 14 points and eight rebounds.
Pike Central's defeat dropped their record down to 1-15. As for North Posey, their loss dropped their record down to 8-8.
North Posey strolled past Pike Central in their previous matchup back in February of 2024 by a score of 66-49. The rematch might be a little tougher for North Posey since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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