Wheeler proved they can win big last Tuesday (they won by 53) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Highland Trojans, sneaking past 39-36. While the Bearcats didn't have the best season last year (they finished 5-18), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Among those leading the charge was Marek Barton, who posted 11 points along with seven rebounds and three steals. The dominant performance also gave him a new career-high in blocks (three). Carter Blane was another key player, putting up ten points.
Several Trojans players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Walter Glover Jr, who almost dropped a double-double on 11 points and nine rebounds. Another player making a difference was Justin Slaven, who almost dropped a double-double on ten points and nine rebounds.
Bearcats
| 01/09/25 @ Highland | 39-36 |
| 01/07/25 @ Portage Christian | 77-24 |
| 12/21/24 vs Glenn | 38-28 |
| 12/13/24 @ Lake Station Edison | 67-51 |
| 12/11/24 @ Oregon-Davis | 46-41 |
| 12/10/24 vs Tri-Township | 59-37 |
The victory was the sixth in a row for Wheeler, bringing their record for this year to 7-2. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 54.3 points per game. As for Highland, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 8-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Wheeler Bearcats challenge the Griffith Panthers at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Highland, they will host Lowell at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Highland is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.3 points per game this season.
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