The Perry Meridian Falcons will head out to take on the Ben Davis Giants at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Having struggled with three defeats in a row, Perry Meridian turned things around against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial on Saturday. They walked away with a 67-57 victory over the Crusaders.
Perry Meridian's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Sterlin Lewis led the charge by going 5 of 8 en route to 19 points and seven rebounds. Another player making a difference was Devante Rhodes, who dropped a double-double on 11 points and 18 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Ben Davis came tearing into Saturday's matchup with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 74-34 win over the Continentals. That looming 74-34 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Giants yet this season.
Ben Davis' win came from a few key players Perry Meridian will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Sherman Moss, who went 5 of 8 on his way to 13 points and six assists. The team also got some help courtesy of Lewis Harvey, who went 6 of 7 on his way to 12 points.
Ben Davis smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 17 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Perry Meridian's record is now 4-9. As for Ben Davis, their record is now 9-2.
Perry Meridian was taken down by Ben Davis 63-35 when the teams last played back in March of 2016. Can Perry Meridian avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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