Games Of The Week: Week 2
Each and every week, there are a ton of exciting games all around the state. This weekly report will look into some of the best games each day of the upcoming week. MONDAY Twin Lakes (2-0) vs. Benton Central (1-1) –…
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Continue ReadingEach and every week, there are a ton of exciting games all around the state. This weekly report will look into some of the best games each day of the upcoming week.
MONDAY
Twin Lakes (2-0) vs. Benton Central (1-1) – 6:00 PM ET
-In the first game of the JC Hoops Classic, Dane Holmes and Twin Lakes face off against Benton Central (my alma mater). TL's Dane Holmes is averaging 23.5 points in his first two games. Will be BC's toughest task.
Frankfort (1-0) vs. Lafayette Jefferson (2-0) – 7:30 PM ET
–Lafayette Jeff and Frankfort battle in the second game of the night at the JC Hoops Classic. Jeff's David Hanyard went off for 37 points against Crown Point. However, Jarrod Smith and Carter Taylor scored a combined 49 points in their first win of the season. This could be a very high scoring game.
TUESDAY
Lewis Cass (1-0) vs. Logansport (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
–Lewis Cass could be one of the surprise teams in the northern part of the state this year for 2A. They put up 97 points against North Miami but Logansport should be much tougher. Bixler, Kitchel, Ohman vs. Jennings, Adaway, DeHaven.
South Bend Riley (1-0) vs. Michigan City (1-1) – 7:30 PM ET
-Michigan City got a big win against Hazelwood Central (MO) but got spoiled by Concord. They are long and athletic and match up well with South Bend Riley and standout sophomores Shemar Dillard and Damezi Anderson and senior Reontre Lawrence.
WEDNESDAY
Bowman Academy (2-0) vs. Lake Central (1-1) – 7:30 PM ET
-Lake Central has had two really tough games to start the season, a win over Andrean and a loss at Hamilton Southeastern. Bowman has yet to be tested but Izaiah Cole and Avery Edwards will be ready to play.
THURSDAY
Columbia City (1-1) vs. Fort Wayne Northrop (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Columbia City dropped a tough OT loss to Warsaw but look to bounce back this week with a potential win over Northrop. Jagger Surface will be key matchup likely calling a defensive matchup against one of Brachen or Parker Hazen. Northrop sophomore Jalan Mull could be one to watch.
FRIDAY
Ben Davis (2-0) vs. Pike (3-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Ben Davis and Pike could be a great game, like it is every other year. Pike has won 6 out of the last 7 matchups including the last one. The guard play in this one will be stellar with DI talent all over including Justin Thomas and Justin Roberts for Pike and Datrion Harper and Trevaughn Bush for Ben Davis.
Carmel (1-0) vs. Lawrence Central (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Carmel looked like a little bit of a work in progress as they switch up styles a little this year. Lawrence Central is one of the more veteran teams in the state. Defending Kyle Guy will be a tough task but a Scott Heady team with more than a week to prepare should be up for it.
DeKalb (1-1) vs. Fort Wayne North (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Fort Wayne North put up 94 points in their first game against Irvington Prep but DeKalb presents a much tougher challenge. The question I have is how will North do when times get tough and the pressure is on. Can they stay cohesive? DeKalb will present their first test.
Hamilton Southeastern (2-0) vs. Avon (2-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Zach Gunn has been really good so far for HSE which isn't a big surprise. The surprise is Avon getting two big wins against Plainfield and Mooresville to start the year after all they lost. This will be the game when you find out if Avon is real.
Indianapolis Howe (0-0) vs. Cathedral (0-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Cathedral could be really good this year. They should be really good. Eron Gordon and Jordan Walker is a very good backcourt and they have a few other pieces around them. Howe will miss the potent scoring potential of Harris Brown but this is now Brian Warren's team. We will see what he can do.
Noblesville (1-0) vs. Fishers (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Fishers has been building this team for a few years and now all the guys they have relied on are now seniors. Lance Dollison, Cameron Wolter, Zach Eaton, and others are ready to have a big year. John Kiser was great in Noblesville's first game but he will need some help.
Vincennes Lincoln (2-0) vs. Evansville Reitz (0-0) – 8:00 PM ET
-Evansville Reitz is missing nearly everyone from last year. Only Dru Smith brings back significant playing time and he's going to be tough to stop as all he knows how to do is win games. Ethan Claycomb and Lincoln have a pair of nice wins under their belt and a little momentum which will make the outcome very interesting.
SATURDAY
Bloomington South (1-1) vs. Floyd Central (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-Tucker Blackwell had a great first couple games for Bloomington South but the close defeat from New Albany will stick in their heads. Floyd Central presents a different matchup than most as they have quite a bit of size. South's Chance Coyle could be a big player in this game.
Columbus North (1-1) vs. Martinsville (1-0) – 7:30 PM ET
-In one of the best matchups in the state this week, Columbus North looks to get back on track against Martinsville. CN's Alex King vs. Martinsville's Keegan Northern profiles as a good challenge of perimeter forwards.
Evansville Harrison (1-0) vs. New Albany (1-0) – 8:00 PM ET
-New Albany is likely to be your new #1 team in the state with Southport's loss to Merrillville. They took down Bloomington South this past week but Evansville Harrison has quite a bit more depth. This one could be close.
Mishawaka Marian (0-0) vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (0-0) – 7:00 PM ET
-Bishop Luers could be pretty good in their new look with J.J. Foster running the points and stud freshman Sydney Curry looking to do some damage. Marian lost a ton this offseason including a late transfer of sophomore Jimmy Beane. Matt Barnard and Jair Rodgers will will be asked to do a lot.
NorthWood (2-0) vs. Fishers (1-0) – 4:45 PM ET
-NorthWood was really good last year. They return their entire team minus Cam Simpson. Linville, Fox, Bilinski are all back. Fishers gets Noblesville on Friday and NorthWood on Saturday. We know NorthWood is going to be good. We will find out how good Fishers will be soon.
Penn (0-0) vs. Crown Point (0-1) – 7:30 PM ET
-Penn is one of the best teams in the northern part of the state consistently and they have reloaded again this year. Crown Point is one of the best shooting teams in the state with Indiana commit Grant Gelon and standout junior Sasha Stefanovic. Good game to see where each team is at early in the season.