A feisty cat fight is on tap when the South Bend Riley Wildcats challenge the South Bend Washington Panthers at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday... South Bend Riley has been dominant on offense recently, having racked up an incredible 215 points over their last three matches.
Last Saturday, South Bend Riley was able to grind out a solid victory over Northridge, taking the game 65-58.
Meanwhile, South Bend Washington hadn't done well against Crown Point recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. South Bend Washington managed a 68-64 win over Crown Point. The victory was all the more spectacular given the Panthers' disadvantage in MaxPreps' Indiana basketball rankings (they are ranked 32nd, while the Bulldogs are ranked second).
South Bend Washington's win came from a few key players South Bend Riley will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Steven Reynolds, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and ten rebounds. He has been hot, having also posted two or more blocks the last seven times he's played. DaKori Parker was another key player, going 6 of 11 en route to 17 points and five assists.
South Bend Washington's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 73.3 points per game. As for South Bend Riley, their victory bumped their record up to 14-3.
Everything came up roses for South Bend Riley against South Bend Washington in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the squad secured a 75-48 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for South Bend Riley since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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