It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Whiteland had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They secured a 63-59 W over the Columbus East Olympians. The game was the first time the Warriors have beaten the Olympians on their court since November 30, 2021.
Ethan Edwards
| 03/08/25 vs Columbus East | 22 |
| 03/07/25 vs East Central | 27 |
| 02/28/25 @ Beech Grove | 16 |
| 02/22/25 vs Jennings County | 18 |
| 02/21/25 @ Martinsville | 30 |
| + 6 more games |
It was another big night for Ethan Edwards, who posted 22 points. The match was his 11th in a row with at least 16 points. Another player making a difference was Gavin Stubbe, who shot 50% from the field on his way to 13 points.
When it comes to explaining why Columbus East lost, don't look at Keaton Lawson. Despite the final result, he went 10-for-14 en route to 27 points along with five boards and four steals. That's the most points Lawson has posted since back in December of 2024. Carter Patterson was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Whiteland has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-11 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 67.6 points over those games. The loss snapped Columbus East's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 15-10 record.
Looking ahead, Whiteland will take on Terre Haute North Vigo at 7:00 p.m. on March 15th. One thing working in Whiteland's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last seven contests. Columbus East does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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