It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Southport had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Decatur Central Hawks by a score of 61-52. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 41-38 back in February.
Jack Turner
| 02/27/25 @ Lawrence Central | 22 |
| 03/04/25 vs Decatur Central | 21 |
| 12/23/24 vs Indianapolis Arsenal Technical | 17 |
| 01/03/25 vs Plainfield | 16 |
| 12/20/24 @ Bloomington North | 16 |
| + 18 more games |
Jack Turner had a dynamite game for Southport, dropping a double-double with 21 points and ten rebounds. Southport is 6-2 when Turner posts 15 or more points, but 6-9 otherwise. James Kalala was another key player, dropping a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards.
Southport smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 21 offensive rebounds. They are 6-3 when they hit their own glass that hard.
Several Hawks players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Elyas Zapata, who posted 11 points. Another player making a difference was Makeil Baker, who put up nine points.
Southport now has a winning record of 12-11. As for Decatur Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last nine matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-16 record this season.
Southport will square off against Franklin Central at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Southport is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 55.5 points per game this season. Decatur Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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