The home team had won the previous three meetings between Indianapolis Shortridge and Indianapolis Washington, and Indianapolis Shortridge kept the tradition alive. The Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils took a 62-57 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Indianapolis Washington Continentals. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Blue Devils of the 64-49 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in January of 2024.
Indianapolis Shortridge's defeat came despite a true team effort with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Gavin Lowery, who posted 16 points in addition to five boards and four steals. Elijah Wilson was another key player, putting up 19 points along with five rebounds and three steals.
It was another big night for Roosevelt Franklin, who dropped a double-double with 23 points and ten boards for Indianapolis Washington. That makes it four consecutive games in which Franklin has scored at least a third of Indianapolis Washington's points. The team also got some help courtesy of Camryn Brewer, who went 6-for-13 en route to 14 points and six rebounds.
Indianapolis Shortridge dropped their record down to 9-14 with the loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Indianapolis Washington, their win bumped their record up to 9-11.
Indianapolis Shortridge wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 70-51 defeat against Avon on the 27th. As for Indianapolis Washington, they have also already played their next game, a 77-62 loss against Marion on the 22nd.
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