January closed on a sour note as I went 17-6 (74 percent) last week. Heading into the final month of the regular season, my overall record is 166-41, which keeps me at 81 percent.
MONDAY
Concord (5-6) at LaPorte (3-12): The Slicers came up with a 59-47 win over Concord a year ago. Anthony Trudell managed two points in the Minutemen’s 77-40 loss to Elkhart. Grant Ott-Large poured in 21 points for LaPorte in a 50-39 loss against Warsaw. Matt’s pick: Concord 53, LaPorte 52.
TUESDAY
Jimtown (3-11) at Elkhart Christian (6-6): The Jimmies held on for a 46-41 win over Elkhart Christian last season. Johntu Reed managed 13 points in Jimtown’s 68-53 loss to Elkhart. Noah Hunt had 14 points in the Eagles’ 65-54 loss to Triton. Matt’s pick: Elkhart Christian 50, Jimtown 47.
Penn (5-8, 2-4 NIC) at Clay (3-13, 1-6 NIC): The Kingsmen earned a 72-59 win over Clay last year. DelRontay Haywood chipped in two points in Penn’s 56-47 win at Goshen. Johnny Watson’s four points lifted the Colonials to a 63-45 win over Bremen. Matt’s pick: Penn 62, Clay 53.
Washington (3-10, 2-5 NIC) at Glenn (12-3, 3-3 NIC): The Panthers roared past Glenn, 83-70, a season ago. Jawan Agnew added six points in Washington’s 50-44 loss to Crown Point. Carter Yung tallied 22 points in the Falcons’ 64-47 loss to No. 5 (Class 4A) Adams. Matt’s pick: Glenn 64, Washington 56.
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