The Fort Wayne Wayne Generals came tearing into Friday's game with nine straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 13.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They took down Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran 71-55. Given Fort Wayne Wayne's advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 21st, while Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran is ranked 125th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Fort Wayne Wayne's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from HJ Dillard, who dropped a double-double on 22 points and 12 rebounds. As a matter of fact, that's the most points Dillard has scored all season. Another player making a difference was Jevon Lewis, who scored 16 points along with eight assists and two steals.
Fort Wayne Wayne's victory was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 18-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.3 points per game. As for Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, their loss dropped their record down to 11-10.
Fort Wayne Wayne will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Fort Wayne South Side at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, they didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 47-42 defeat vs. Norwell on the 19th.
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