There's no place like home for Portage, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the La Porte Slicers on Friday, sneaking past 38-35. That's more bragging rights for the Indians, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
| 12/20/24 vs La Porte | 7 |
| 12/13/24 vs Chesterton | 4 |
| 12/13/23 vs Mishawaka Marian | 3 |
| 11/06/24 vs Bowman Academy | 3 |
| 11/19/24 vs Illiana Christian | 3 |
Portage's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Sarie Bond, who posted seven points in addition to seven steals and five assists. Those seven steals gave Bond a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kylie Byrd, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and ten boards.
With the win, Portage broke their four-game losing streak and moved their record to 6-7. As for La Porte, they are on a 20-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-12.
Portage and New Prairie will round out the year against one another at at 3:15 p.m. on Friday. Portage has been getting the ball to fall more lately as they've increased their point totals each of their last three games. As for La Porte, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 53-29 loss against South Bend Adams on the 21st.
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