The Carroll Chargers will venture away from home to take on the Fort Wayne Northrop Bruins at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Carroll took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They strolled past Fort Wayne North Side with points to spare, taking the game 70-55.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday Fort Wayne Northrop sidestepped Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran for a 44-42 win.
Fort Wayne Northrop's win came from a few key players Carroll will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was James Browning, who dropped a double-double with 14 points and ten boards. He is becoming a predictor of Fort Wayne Northrop's success: when he posts at least ten rebounds the team is undefeated (and 4-10 when he doesn't). Another player making a difference was Donlaray Reese, who posted 13 points and three steals.
Carroll's record is now 8-12. As for Fort Wayne Northrop, their record now sits at 7-10.
Carroll took their victory against Fort Wayne Northrop when the teams last played back in February of 2024 by a conclusive 68-45. The rematch might be a little tougher for Carroll 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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