Tuesday Night Games to Watch
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Week two of the Indiana High School Basketball season gets into full swing on Tuesday evening with a full slate of games across the state. Here are some of the top matchups you’ll want to follow this evening. Argos @…
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Continue ReadingWeek two of the Indiana High School Basketball season gets into full swing on Tuesday evening with a full slate of games across the state. Here are some of the top matchups you’ll want to follow this evening.
Argos @ Tippecanoe Valley
If for no other reason, the individual matchup in this one between J.J. Morris J.J. Morris 6'6" | SF Argos | 2023 State IN and Nolan Cumberland Nolan Cumberland 6'3" | SG Tippecanoe Valley | 2023 State IN will be worth watching. These are two under-the-radar teams in their respective classes that are both coming off of wins in the opening week. The Vikings depth led by junior Riley Shepard and senior Tayde Kiser Tayde Kiser 6'3" | SG Tippecanoe Valley | 2023 IN will likely be the difference, but Morris is talented enough to keep Argos in the game.
Fort Wayne North Side @ Blackhawk Christian
Two of the top teams in the Fort Wayne area will tip-off on Tuesday night as North Side travels to take on Blackhawk Christian. It will be an emotional night for the Braves, and all area basketball fans, as Blackhawk will be dedicating the court to Coach Marc Davidson. The Braves, a Top 5 team in Class 2A, feature recent Grace commit Gage Sefton Gage Sefton 6'4" | SG Blackhawk Christian | 2023 State IN alongside Josh Furst Josh Furst 6'6" | C Blackhawk Christian | 2023 State IN around the basket. Look for 6’8″ sophomore forward Kellan Pickett to have a breakout season as well. As for North Side, they lost their opener 93-45 to Cathedral, but certainly have the talent to compete in this one. Junior guard Brauntae Johnson Brauntae Johnson 6'2" | PG Fort Wayne North Side | 2024 IN is the primary name to watch here for the Legends.
Greenwood Christian @ Park Tudor
This will be an early season matchup between two of the best teams in the Pioneer Conference. Greenwood Christian took down Parke Heritage in their opener and feature a pair of talented wings in senior Blake Shoemaker and junior Max Booher Max Booher 6'3" | SG Greenwood Christian | 2024 State IN . Meanwhile, Park Tudor opened the season with an impressive 70-66 win over Guerin Catholic and look to be one of the most talented teams in Class 2A. Purdue Fort Wayne signee Jermaine Coleman Jermaine Coleman 6'7" | SF Park Tudor | 2023 State IN is the household name, but senior wing Thomas Ruffin Thomas Ruffin 6'2" | SF Park Tudor | 2023 IN and sophomore guard Hudson Horvath Hudson Horvath 6'1" | PG Park Tudor | 2025 State IN were both key pieces in the Panthers season-opening win.
Westfield @ Pendleton Heights
Westfield turned heads around the state with their impressive weekend victory over Class 4A Top 10 Kokomo. Despite losing two Division I guards, including the Mr. Basketball award winner, the Shamrocks appear to have reloaded and got some revenge on the Wildkats from last year’s regional. Junior guard Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN led the way while senior forward Alex Romack Alex Romack 6'6" | PF Westfield | 2023 State IN and senior guard Sam Bishop Sam Bishop 6'2" | SG Westfield | 2023 State IN created a solid three-man attack for coach Shane Sumpter. Pendleton Heights is 0-2 so far but has played stiff competition. Sophomore guard Evan Mozingo is averaging 15 points per game and 6’8″ junior forward Josiah Gustin Josiah Gustin 6'7" | PF Pendleton Heights | 2024 State IN is a talented two-way prospect. Westfield has the veteran edge, but the Arabians do have some young talent that will continue to improve throughout the season.