Tuesday Night Preview: 5 Games to Watch
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There isn’t as full of a slate of games tonight as most Tuesday evening’s during the season, but there are still a handful of games worth following. I’ll be at the Pike vs. Perry Meridian matchup so be sure to…
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Continue ReadingThere isn’t as full of a slate of games tonight as most Tuesday evening’s during the season, but there are still a handful of games worth following. I’ll be at the Pike vs. Perry Meridian matchup so be sure to follow @BRamseyKSR for live updates coming from that game. Now, let’s take a look at some of the other best games around the state tonight.
Decatur Central @ Mount Vernon (Fortville)
This will be a matchup between some of the most explosive athletes in the state. Mount Vernon is led by IUPUI signees Amhad and Armon Jarrard Armon Jarrard 6'2" | PG Mt. Vernon-Fortville | 2022 State IN averaging 21 and 18.5 points per game respectively. For the Hawks, Miami (OH) football commit Javon Tracy has had an excellent start to his season putting up 22 points a game to lead Decatur Central to a 4-1 record. This should be a really fun game to watch with the Jarrard’s and Tracy going head-to-head.
Gary 21st Century @ Valparaiso
Valparaiso is off to a 5-0 start to their season and have been moving up the Class 4A polls. This week, they debuted in our Prep Hoops Indiana poll at #9 in 4A and #11 in the Super Poll. 6’7″ junior forward Mason Jones Mason Jones 6'7" | PF Valparaiso | 2023 State IN has been great for the Vikings giving them a consistent inside presence. They will be going up against undefeated Gary 21st Century who is #1 in Class 1A and ranked #17 in the Super Poll. Led by Ashton Williamson Ashton Williamson 6'2" | PG Gary 21st Century | 2023 State #287 Nation IN , D.J. Moss D.J. Moss 6'4" | SF Gary 21st Century | 2023 State IN , and Quintin Floyd Quintin Floyd 6'4" | SG Gary 21st Century | 2023 State IN , Gary 21st Century is without a doubt one of the best teams in the state regardless of class. They will have another chance to prove that tonight.
Crispus Attucks @ Lawrence Central
Lawrence Central got a big win last Wednesday at home against rival Lawrence North and then played #1 Zionsville well on Friday losing 59-53. The Bears appear to be a legitimate contender in Class 4A now. They will take on a Crispus Attucks team still trying to find their footing this season. Attucks is 3-4 but also played Zionsville tough on Saturday in the Forum Tip-Off Classic. Christian Nunn Christian Nunn 6'3" | SF L'anse Creuse North | 2022 State IN is averaging an impressive 20.9 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Also, continue to follow 6’7″ freshman Dezmon Briscoe Dezmon Briscoe 6'9" | PF Crispus Attucks | 2025 State #107 Nation IN who is averaging 6.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game.
Leo @ Fort Wayne Northrop
This will be a big time matchup in the Fort Wayne area between Class 3A #3 Leo taking on Illinois-Chicago signee Jalen Jackson Jalen Jackson 6'2" | PG Fort Wayne Northrop | 2022 State IN and the Northrop Bruins. The Bruins are 3-1 with their lone defeat coming to Brownsburg. Leo is rolling with a 5-0 record with an average margin of victory just below 20. They are rolling led by Caedmon Bontrager Caedmon Bontrager 6'8" | PF Leo | 2022 State IN and a deep roster of talent.
Perry Meridian @ Pike
The game I will be covering tonight, Pike vs. Perry Meridian, will be an interesting under-the-radar in the greater Indianapolis area. South Florida signee Ryan Conwell Ryan Conwell 6'2" | SG Pike | 2022 State #155 Nation IN has been excellent as expected averaging 24.7 points per game. Dante Porch Dante Porch 6'5" | PF Pike | 2022 State IN and Devon Woods Devon Woods 5'10" | PG Pike | 2023 State IN are adding 11 and 10.3 points per game respectively. For Perry Meridian, they are led by Connor McNabb at 13.3 points per game in the Falcons 2-2 start.