It's playoff time, and Roncalli had no trouble coming through when it counted. They had just enough and edged out the Greenwood Woodmen 44-42. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Royals have posted since December 13, 2024.
Luke Baker
| 03/07/25 vs Greenwood | 8 |
| 02/01/25 @ Greenwood | 7 |
| 02/28/25 @ Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 6 |
| 12/13/24 vs Decatur Central | 5 |
| 03/05/25 vs Shelbyville | 4 |
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Roncalli to victory, but perhaps none more so than Luke Baker, who posted eight points and eight rebounds. Those eight boards gave Baker a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Noah Schmaltz, who shot 42% from the field on his way to 12 points.
Several Woodmen players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Parker Doolin, who went 5-for-9 to rack up 12 points and five rebounds. Doolin is also on a roll when it comes to field goal percentage, as he's posted one of at least 50% in the last three games he's played. Ethan King was another key player, putting up five points along with seven assists and three steals.
The win made it two in a row for Roncalli and bumps their season record up to 16-8. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 56.5 points over those games. As for Greenwood, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-11.
Roncalli wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next game, a 65-55 loss against New Palestine on the 8th. Greenwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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