The South Vermillion Wildcats will take on the Southmont Mounties at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. South Vermillion knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 55 points or more in their past eight contests -- so hopefully Southmont likes a good challenge.
South Vermillion is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They walked away with a 69-56 victory over South Putnam. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive win against them.
Dominic Garzolini was his usual excellent self, shooting 64% from beyond the arc on his way to 25 points along with eight rebounds and six assists. What's more, he posted three steals, the most he's had since back in February of 2024. Aden Wallace was another key player, dropping a double-double with 18 points and ten assists.
Meanwhile, Southmont unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak last Tuesday. They received a blow as they fell 64-49 to Cascade. The match marked the Mounties' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
South Vermillion will have to contain Aaron Mcmasters as he made an impact in Southmont's last game. He went 8-for-17 en route to 19 points in addition to five boards and three steals. The team also got some help courtesy of Caden Miller, who earned ten points and eight rebounds.
South Vermillion's victory bumped their record up to 13-10. As for Southmont, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-7.
Rebounding is likely to be a big factor in this contest: South Vermillion has been crashing the boards this season, having averaged 28 boards per game. However, it's not like Southmont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 30.5 rebounds. With both teams battling to corral missed shots, we'll see if one team can grab an edge.
South Vermillion came up short against Southmont in their previous meeting back in February, falling 73-60. Can South Vermillion avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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