February didn’t begin very well as I went 13-6 (68 percent) last week. This leaves my overall record at 179-47, which is good for 79 percent.
MONDAY
Goshen (5-11, 1-4 NLC) at Plymouth (2-15, 0-5 NLC): The RedHawks claimed a 44-27 win over Plymouth a year ago. Deecon Hill scored 16 points for Goshen against Mishawaka. Tanner Feece had two points in the Pilgrims’ 32-24 loss to No. 10 (Class 2A) Westview. Matt’s pick: Goshen 43, Plymouth 38.
Northridge (11-4, 3-2 NLC) at Wawasee (7-8, 1-4 NLC): The Raiders cruised to a 73-36 win over Wawasee last season. Clay Stoltzfus scored six points in Northridge’s 72-45 win over Jimtown. Collin Roberson accounted for 14 points in the Warriors’ 58-44 loss to Manchester. Matt’s pick: Northridge 65, Wawasee 53.
TUESDAY
Adams (17-1, 8-0 NIC) at Penn (7-8, 4-4 NIC): The No. 6 (Class 4A) Eagles soared to an 80-60 win over Penn during the 2019-20 campaign. Chuck Worsham netted 17 points for Adams in a 67-49 win over Michigan City. Caleb Applegate tallied 10 points in the Kingsmen’s 60-50 win over Glenn. Matt’s pick: Adams 55, Penn 49.
Bremen (7-8, 2-5 NIC) at Jimtown (4-13, 1-7 NIC): The Jimmies rolled to a 48-34 win over Bremen a year ago. Baylor Orcutt ended with six points in the Lions’ 57-33 loss to Adams. Tyler Crowder managed 10 points for Jimtown against Northridge. Matt’s pick: Bremen 51, Jimtown 48.
Career Academy (2-13) at Clay (3-15): The Colonials cruised to a 70-59 win over Career Academy in their last matchup. Tyson Henry recorded 25 points in the Trailblazers’ 64-51 loss to Westville. Johnny Watson managed six points in Clay’s 96-52 loss to Saint Joseph. Matt’s pick: Clay 66, Career Academy 52.
Elkhart Christian (7-8) at Wawasee (7-9): Noah Hunt recorded 12 points in the Eagles’ 74-45 win over Lakewood Park Christian. Kam Salazar had eight points in the Warriors’ 52-32 loss to Northridge. Matt’s pick: Wawasee 43, Elkhart Christian 41.
Glenn (13-4, 4-4 NIC) at Riley (13-4, 7-1 NIC): The Wildcats clawed their way to a 55-36 win over Glenn last year. Brycen Hannah poured in 16 points for the Falcons against Penn. Jackson Copley netted 16 points in Riley’s 51-45 overtime win at Culver Academy. Matt’s pick: Riley 71, Glenn 60.
Goshen (6-11) at Lakeland (7-7): The RedHawks coasted to a 61-52 win over Lakeland last season. Drew Hogan came up with 25 points in Goshen’s 45-31 win at Plymouth. Brayden Bontrager managed 22 points in the Lakers’ 55-46 loss to Wawasee. Matt’s pick: Goshen 45, Lakeland 40.
New Prairie (13-5, 5-3 NIC) at Marian (13-2, 6-2 NIC): The No. 5 (Class 3A) Knights crowned New Prairie, 65-47, in their previous meeting. Kole Staley mustered two points in the Cougars’ 60-50 win at Elkhart. Jameer Mayes scored two points for Marian in a 57-29 win against Bremen. Matt’s pick: Marian 65, New Prairie 61.
NorthWood (9-5) at West Noble (7-8): The Panthers downed West Noble, 52-33, in the 2020 Class 3A NorthWood sectional semifinals. Ian Raasch ended with 14 points in NorthWood’s 72-67 overtime loss to Concord. Brockton Miller accounted for 15 points in the Chargers’ 64-62 loss to LaVille. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 62, West Noble 56.
Saint Joseph (11-3) at Concord (7-7): The No. 8 (Class 3A) Indians coasted to a 55-27 win over Concord last season. Will Terry racked up 13 points for Saint Joseph against Clay. Jack D’Arcy notched nine points for the Minutemen in a 46-37 loss to Mishawaka. Matt’s pick: Saint Joseph 71, Concord 57.
Westview (13-3) at Mishawaka (11-2): Lyndon Miller scored six points for the Warriors against Plymouth. Caleb Williams accounted for three points for the Cavemen against Concord. Matt’s pick: Mishawaka 67, Westview 64.
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