Shawnee has won 13 straight games at home (dating back to last season), while Lima Senior has won 13 straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Shawnee Indians will host the Lima Senior Spartans at 7:30 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Shawnee is headed into the contest after thoroughly thrashing Memorial: they outscored them in every quarter. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that Shawnee blew Memorial out of the water with a 60-24 final score. The Indians have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won seven matches by 21 points or more this season.
| 01/31/25 @ Memorial | 15 |
| 01/24/25 vs Wapakoneta | 22 |
| 01/18/25 @ Kenton | 18 |
| 01/17/25 @ Defiance | 25 |
Shawnee's success was spearheaded by the efforts of Trevick Bertke, who made all 7 shots he took for 15 points along with seven steals and five assists, and Beckett Bertke, who went 7 of 9 en route to 18 points and five rebounds. Trevick's evening made it four games in a row in which he has scored at least ten points. Another player making a difference was Damola Ojo, who went 5 for 6 on his way to 10 points.
Meanwhile, Lima Senior strolled past Rogers with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 72-57. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' Ohio basketball rankings (they are ranked 29th, while the Rams are ranked 129th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Lima Senior's victory bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Shawnee, their win bumped their record up to 15-2.
Shawnee might still be hurting after the 76-56 defeat they got from Lima Senior in their previous meeting back in January of 2024. Will Shawnee 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.
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