Basketball Recap: Kokomo Skates Past Lewis Cass with Ease

Wildkats

Margin (Wins)

01/10/25 @ Logansport	61
02/01/25 vs Lewis Cass	46
12/06/24 @ Peru	43
11/26/24 @ Western	42
12/07/24 @ Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger	28
12/27/24 vs New Haven	20

There's no place like home for Kokomo, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Lewis Cass Kings 78-32. The Wildkats have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won six contests by 20 points or more this season.

Kokomo got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Korbyn Hammel out in front who posted nine points. Another player making a difference was Austin Moos, who scored six points along with five boards and three steals.

Kokomo was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lewis Cass only racked up five assists.

Lewis Cass' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brennan Deeter, who earned 12 points and five rebounds. That's the most boards Deeter has posted since back in February of 2024. Brody Hillis was another key player, putting up eight points.

Kokomo has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games, which provided a nice bump to their 13-5 record this season. As for Lewis Cass, they have also been struggling recently as they've lost ten of their last 11 matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-14 record this season.

Kokomo will venture away from home to challenge Culver Academies at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Lewis Cass, they will welcome Wabash at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday. Lewis Cass is facing Wabash at the right time seeing as Wabash is stuck on a 16-game losing streak.