The Fort Wayne Snider Panthers will head out to square off against the Merrillville Pirates at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Fort Wayne Snider came into their game on Saturday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They were outmatched by Lawrence Central and fell 68-32. The Panthers' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Maddie White, who posted five points and six boards. Another player making a difference was Gracie Smith, who had 12 points.
Meanwhile, Merrillville played a tough contest on Wednesday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They were beaten by Valparaiso 62-13. The Pirates have struggled against the Vikings recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Merrillville's loss dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Fort Wayne Snider, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.
Fort Wayne Snider took their victory against Merrillville when the teams last played back in November of 2024 by a conclusive 64-42 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad 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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