The Pike Red Devils and the Lake Central Indians will round out the year against one another at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. One thing working in Pike's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points every time they've taken the court this season.
Last Tuesday, the stars were shining brightly for Pike in a 55-38 win over Center Grove. Given the Red Devils' advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 11th, while the Trojans are ranked 104th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jahari Miller
| 12/16/25 vs Center Grove | 60% |
| 12/12/25 vs 21st Century Charter | 56% |
| 12/06/25 vs Male | 50% |
| 11/29/25 @ Hamilton Southeastern | 50% |
Pike got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jahari Miller out in front who posted 13 points. Miller is also on a roll when it comes to three-point shooting accuracy, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last four games he's played. Isaiah Hill was another key player, putting up seven points along with six boards and three blocks.
Meanwhile, you're bound to get a positive result if you outscore your opponent every quarter and that's exactly how it played out for Lake Central on Tuesday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that they blew Munster out of the water with a 66-30 final score. That looming 66-30 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Indians yet this season.
Pike better keep an eye on Noah Enyeart. He was instrumental in Lake Central's win, dropping a double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds. The dominant performance also gave Enyeart a new career-high in steals (four). Quinn Carter also deserves some recognition as he scored his first points of the season.
Lake Central's win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. The road victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 66.0 points over those games. As for Pike, their record is now 5-1.
Monday's matchup is shaping up to be a masterclass in shooting: Pike has been dynamite from deep this season, having made 39.1% of their three-pointers per game. However, it's not like Lake Central struggles in that department as they've made 38% of their threes this season. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
Pike ended up a good deal behind Lake Central when the teams last played back in December of 2023, losing 61-45. Can the Red Devils avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
