If South Bend Adams was feeling good fresh off their 63-42 takedown of Huntington North on Thursday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The South Bend Adams Eagles were beaten by the Avon Orioles 71-38 on Friday. The game marked the Eagles' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why South Bend Adams lost, don't look at Kalen Allen. Despite the final result, he went 5 of 11 on his way to 16 points and five rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Jarvis Tolbert, who posted nine points.
Avon's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jedidiah Minnett, who went 7 of 14 on his way to 21 points. That's the most points Minnett has posted since back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Keriawn Berry, who went 8 of 17 en route to 22 points and five rebounds.
Eagles
| 01/03/25 vs Avon | 38-71 |
| 01/02/25 @ Huntington North | 63-42 |
| 01/02/25 vs Lighthouse College Prep Academy | 71-33 |
| 12/21/24 vs Michigan City | 66-52 |
| 12/13/24 @ Victory Christian Academy | 65-46 |
South Bend Adams moved to 8-1 with that defeat, which also ended their eight-game winning streak. As for Avon, the win was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Bend Adams will square off against Edwardsburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Edwardsburg will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something South Bend Adams surely won't give up without a fight. As for Avon, they will be taking part in a tournament against Brownsburg at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. One thing working in Avon's favor is that they have posted at least 55 points in their last five contests.
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