It was not the best of times as I went 19-8 (70 percent) last week. My overall mark is now 54-17, which drops me to 76 percent for the season.
TUESDAY
Andrean (0-2) at Washington (4-1): The 59ers posted a 60-44 win over Washington during the 2017-18 season. Aiden Austin had 14 points in Andrean’s 64-44 loss to Merrillville. Terrence Reid came up with eight points in the Panthers’ 76-35 win over Clay. Matt’s pick: Washington 56, Andrean 51.
Brandywine (1-0) at Mishawaka (1-2): Carson Knapp averaged 7.5 points per game for the Michigan-based Bobcats (10-3) last year. Cooper Pritchett netted six points in the Cavemen’s 57-39 win over Elkhart Christian. Matt’s pick: Mishawaka 49, Brandywine 46.
Goshen (4-1) at Clay (2-4): The RedHawks needed overtime to post a 56-53 win against Clay in their previous meeting. Lieyton Weddell contributed eight points in Goshen’s 49-47 win over No. 9 (Class 3A) Saint Joseph. Jaden Pigee’s nine points were not enough in the Colonials’ 65-62 loss to Kouts. Matt’s pick: Goshen 64, Clay 57.
Jimtown (1-3) at NorthWood (5-0): The No. 6 (Class 3A) Panthers clawed past Jimtown, 62-48, last year. Hunter Konrath ended with three points in the Jimmies’ 48-41 loss to Argos. Cade Brenner added 14 points in NorthWood’s 66-44 win over Fairfield. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 61, Jimtown 44.
Oregon-Davis (1-3) at New Prairie (0-4): The Cougars cruised to a 69-24 win over Oregon-Davis last season. Connor Danford netted nine points in the Bobcats’ 27-26 loss to South Bend Trinity. Cade Skornog finished with two points in New Prairie’s 57-38 loss at Bremen. Matt’s pick: New Prairie 48, Oregon-Davis 40.
Riley (3-3) at Northridge (2-1): The Raiders managed a 71-64 win over Riley a year ago. James Boyd chipped in 15 points in the Wildcats’ 73-42 win over Rushville. Kam Radeker recorded six points in Northridge’s 66-48 win at Angola. Matt’s pick: Northridge 67, Riley 64.
FRIDAY
Adams (2-1, 1-1 NIC) at Clay (2=5, 0-3 NIC): The Eagles soared to an 80-39 win against Clay in their last meeting. Tommy Snyder netted 19 points in Adams’ 58-49 win over Elkhart. Amari Williams finished with 12 points in the Colonials’ 69-44 loss to Goshen. Matt’s pick: Adams 66, Clay 54.
Bremen (4-0, 1-0 NIC) at Penn (5-0, 2-0 NIC): The No. 9 (Class 2A) Lion s slipped past No. 7 (Class 4A) Penn, 53-52, a season ago. Tony Hardin managed 17 points for Bremen against New Prairie. Joe Smith tallied 14 points for the Kingsmen in their 58-40 win over Concord. Matt’s pick: Penn 72, Bremen 55.
Concord (3-3) at Mishawaka (2-2): The Cavemen clubbed Concord, 46-37, last year. Andres Dixon was limited to two points for the Minutemen against Penn. Brady Fisher ended with 11 points in Mishawaka’s 80-42 win over Brandywine. Matt’s pick: Mishawaka 54, Concord 52.
Elkhart (1-4. 1-2 NIC) at Marian (6-0, 1-0 NIC): The No. 1 (Class 3A) Knights edged Elkhart, 53-50, a year ago. Rodney Gates mustered just two points in the Lions’ 63-39 loss to Chesterton. Zion Rhoades scored nine points in Marian’s 59-45 win over Fort Wayne South. Matt’s pick: Marian 71, Elkhart 59.
Glenn (5-0, 3-0 NIC) at Washington (5-1. 2-1 NIC): The No. 9 (Class 3A) Falcons eliminated Washington, 56-29, in the 2021 Class 3A sectional semifinals. Joe Delinski ended with two points in Glenn’s 65-57 win at Tippecanoe Valley. Ty’Shaun Grundy managed six points in the Panthers’ 63-31 win over Andrean. Matt’s pick: Glenn 62, Washington 60.
Jimtown (1-4, 0-2 NIC) at New Prairie (1-4, 0-3 NIC): The Jimmies dropped a 70-45 decision to New Prairie last season. Darrian Gillespie added five points in Jimtown’s 78-46 loss to Saint Joseph. Adin Newman chipped in 15 points in the Cougars’ 79-63 win over Oregon-Davis. Matt’s pick: New Prairie 43, Jimtown 38.
Plymouth (0-5) at NorthWood (6-0): The Panthers downed Plymouth, 42-32, last year. Trey Hall contributed four points in the Pilgrims’ 59-22 loss to Marian. Cade Brenner poured in 30 points for NorthWood in its 72-50 win over Jimtown. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 67, Plymouth 47.
Saint Joseph (3-2, 2-0 NIC) at Riley (4-3, 1-2 NIC): The Indians downed Riley, 81-73, a season ago. Chase Konieczny accounted for nine points for Saint Joseph against Goshen. Isaiah Robinson came up with 24 points in the Wildcats’ 89-64 win at Northridge. Matt’s pick: Riley 76, Saint Joseph 71.
Wawasee (3-2) at Warsaw (2-2): The Tigers roared past Wawasee, 63-48, a season ago. Collin Roberson recorded six points in the Warriors’ 41-34 win over Whitko. Jaxson Gould’s 32 points were not enough in Warsaw’s 63-60 loss to Crown Point. Matt’s pick: Warsaw 50, Wawasee 41.
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