The Pendleton Heights Arabians will face off against the Whiteland Warriors at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Pendleton Heights took a loss when they played away from home last Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They really took it to Mississinewa for the full four quarters, racking up a 60-27 victory. That 33-point margin sets a new team best for the Arabians this season.
Cooper Sims
| 02/10/26 vs Mississinewa | 18 |
| 01/31/26 @ Hamilton Southeastern | 20 |
| 01/30/26 vs Greenfield-Central | 22 |
| 01/24/26 @ Tri-West Hendricks | 26 |
| 01/17/26 @ Shelbyville | 15 |
| + 2 more games |
Pendleton Heights' win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cooper Sims, who went 7-for-11 en route to 18 points. The game was Sims' seventh in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Brandt Gray, who made all 5 shots he took racking up 13 points.
The home team had won the previous six meetings between Whiteland and Decatur Central, and Decatur Central kept the tradition alive. The Warriors took an 80-70 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hawks on Friday.
Pendleton Heights is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-4 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 62.3 points over those games. As for Whiteland, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-4.
Pendleton Heights lost to Whiteland at home by a decisive 67-53 margin in their previous meeting back in February of 2025. Will the Arabians have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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