After six games on the road, Lapel is heading back home. They will be home for the holidays to greet the Muncie Central Bearcats at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lapel knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past three games -- so hopefully Muncie Central likes a good challenge.
Last Saturday, Lapel strolled past Mississinewa with points to spare, taking the game 61-44.
Lapel's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Brode B judge, who scored 23 points along with seven rebounds. That makes it four consecutive games in which B judge has scored at least 25% of Lapel's points. Another player making a difference was Bode Judge, who scored 19 points along with eight rebounds.
Meanwhile, Muncie Central lost a heartbreaker to Delta when they met back in December of 2021, and they left with a heavy heart again on Saturday. Muncie Central took a 33-25 hit to the loss column at the hands of Delta. Muncie Central has struggled against Delta recently, as their contest on Saturday was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was DeMarkis Cole, who scored 12 points along with five rebounds. The matchup was his fourth in a row with at least ten points. The team also got some help courtesy of Xaviya Cook, who scored four points along with five rebounds.
Lapel's victory bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Muncie Central, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Lapel ended up a good deal behind Muncie Central in their previous meeting back in December of 2022, losing 57-43. Will Lapel 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.
