South Decatur entered their tilt with New Washington on Saturday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They took down the Mustangs 71-55. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Cougars' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 189th, while the Mustangs are ranked 452nd).

Drake Scaggs
| 01/31/26 vs New Washington | 26 |
| 01/17/26 vs Southwestern | 28 |
| 01/16/26 @ North Decatur | 15 |
| 01/10/26 @ Edinburgh | 20 |
| 01/09/26 vs Seton Catholic | 16 |
| + 4 more games |
South Decatur's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Drake Scaggs, who went 11-for-17 to rack up 26 points and five boards. The contest was Scaggs' ninth in a row with at least 15 points. Another player making a difference was Cayden Drake, who dropped a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.
South Decatur's victory bumped their record up to 10-3. As for New Washington, their defeat was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-14.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. South Decatur will head out to take on Hauser at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Washington, they will venture away from home to face off against Medora at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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