It was another average performance as I went 15-6 (71 percent) last week. My overall record is now 41-15, which is good for 73 percent.
TUESDAY
Elkhart (2-2) at Tippecanoe Valley (0-4): The Vikings stormed past Elkhart, 53-41, a year ago. Kaleb Anderson-Mitchell netted 16 points in the Lions’ 50-47 overtime win at Angola. Owen Omandi’s 26 points were not enough in Tippecanoe Valley’s 62-57 overtime loss to defending Class 2A state champion Manchester. Matt’s pick: Elkhart 53, Tippecanoe Valley 49.
Jimtown (4-1) at NorthWood (2-2): The Panthers cruised to a 61-26 win over Jimtown last season. Jackson Woolwine managed nine points in the Jimmies’ 52-43 win over LaVille. Mason Pearson canned seven points in NorthWood’s 47-42 loss to Fairfield. Matt’s pick: Jimtown 44, NorthWood 41.
Mishawaka (1-2) at Michigan City (2-2): The Wolves clawed their way to a 59-54 win over Mishawaka last year. Colten Handley accounted for six points in the Cavemen’s 72-59 loss to Marian. Nick Stewart poured in 14 points in Michigan City’s 69-24 win over Hammond Central. Matt’s pick: Michigan City 63, Mishawaka 52.
Oregon-Davis (1-5) at New Prairie (1-4): The Cougars earned a 57-32 win over Oregon-Davis during the 2024-25 campaign. The Bobcats were limited to five points in the second quarter of their 55-36 loss to Wheeler. Eli McDonald added three points in New Prairie’s 57-38 loss to Jimtown. Matt’s pick: New Prairie 43, Oregon-Davis 35.
WEDNESDAY
Washington (1-2) at Northridge (5-0): The Raiders rolled to a 77-58 win over Washington a season ago. Nehemiah Wheeler chipped in four points in the Panthers’ 83-51 loss to Goshen. Brady Scholl contributed 14 points in Northridge’s 43-31 win over Brownsburg. Matt’s pick: Northridge 69, Washington 54.
Wabash (1-3) at Plymouth (1-4): The Pilgrims were a 43-32 winner over Wabash in their last meeting. Noah Baldwin recorded 14 points in the Apaches’ 45-41 win over Maconaquah. Grady Scott ended with three points in Plymouth’s 74-35 loss to defending Class 3A state champion Saint Joseph. Matt’s pick: Plymouth 50, Wabash 47.
FRIDAY
Concord (1-3) at Mishawaka (1-3): The Minutemen edged Mishawaka, 50-48, last season. Brennan Sheely finished with three points in Concord’s 83-44 loss to Penn. Le’Jordan Fowler tallied nine points in the Cavemen’s 69-46 loss at Michigan City. Matt’s pick: Concord 52, Mishawaka 42.
Penn (3-1) at Michigan City (3-2): The Kingsmen crowned Michigan City, 64-47, a year ago. Caleb Martinez amassed three points for Penn against Concord. LJ Upshaw added 13 points for the Wolves against Mishawaka. Matt’s pick: Penn 72, Michigan City 64.
Plymouth (2-4) at NorthWood (2-3): The Panthers claimed a 68-61 win over Plymouth last year. Kylen Ellery contributed eight points in the Pilgrims’ 40-26 win over Wabash. Davis Everingham ended with 15 points in NorthWood’s 49-47 loss to Jimtown. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 56, Plymouth 51.
Wawasee (3-3) at Warsaw (1-2): The Warriors suffered a 67-48 loss to Warsaw a season ago. Stephen Akase’s 15 points lifted Wawasee to a 46-38 win over Whitko. Drew Jones racked up 13 points in the Tigers’ 45-34 win over Fort Wayne Blackhawk. Matt’s pick: Warsaw 44, Wawasee 39.
SATURDAY
Benton Harbor (5-0) vs. Washington (1-3): The Panthers downed Benton Harbor, 78-67, a year ago. Damonee McBride helped the Tigers to an 86-53 win over St. Joseph. Jadin Kyle contributed nine points in Washington’s 77-43 loss to Northridge. Matt’s pick: Benton Harbor 74, Washington 55.
Elkhart (3-2) at Fort Wayne Snider (2-2): The Lions dropped a 67-56 decision to Fort Wayne Snider last year. Mickey Gilbert amassed 12 points in Elkhart’s 55-31 win over Tippecanoe Valley. Layne Patterson’s 13 points vaulted the Panthers to a 73-55 win over Fort Wayne Wayne. Matt’s pick: Fort Wayne Snider 61, Elkhart 56.
Kalamazoo Loy Norrix (5-1) vs. Adams (4-0): Javantay Smith finished with 25 points in the Knights’ 69-55 win over Portage Central. Jeffrey Seitz chipped in four points in the Eagles’ 90-37 win over Victory Christian. Matt’s pick: Kalamazoo Loy Norrix 68, Adams 65.
Niles (4-3) vs. Riley (3-0): The Wildcats claimed a 78-65 win over Niles during the 2013-14 campaign. Brayden Favors exploded for 42 points in the Vikings’ 91-73 win over Vicksburg. Isaiah Packer tossed in 13 points in Riley’s 65-53 win over Homestead. Matt’s pick: Riley 80, Niles 63.
Northridge (6-0) at Goshen (3-0): The Raiders rolled to 70-33 win over Goshen a season ago. Parker Janes tossed in 11 points for Northridge against Washington. Evan Timmons notched six points in the RedHawks’ 53-51 win over Elkhart. Matt’s pick: Northridge 48, Goshen 44.
Paw Paw (3-2) vs. Saint Joseph (2-2): Truman Brennan poured in 27 points to surpass the 1,000-point mark for his career in the Red Wolves’ 51-49 overtime win against Edwardsburg. Gus Peciulis had five points for the defending Class 3A state champion Huskies. Matt’s pick: Saint Joseph 75, Paw Paw 58.
Portage Central (3-2) at Marian (3-2): Ben Johnson tallied 27 points in the Mustangs’ 60-52 overtime win over Lakeshore. Gavin Caggiano totaled nine points in the Knights’ 81-38 win over Career Academy. Matt’s pick: Marian 70, Portage Central 62.
South Haven (5-0) vs. NorthWood (3-3): Noah Weaver had 11 points in the Rams’ 64-13 win over Watervliet. Mason Pearson registered 12 points and eight rebounds in the Panthers’ 48-20 win over Plymouth. Matt’s pick: South Haven 51, NorthWood 48.
Warsaw (1-3) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (3-3): The Tigers clawed past Carroll (Fort Wayne), 51-43, last season. Mydin Burgher mustered 15 points in Warsaw’s 42-33 loss to Wawasee. Lincoln Powell came up with six points in the Chargers’ 49-28 loss to Columbia City. Matt’s pick: Carroll (Fort Wayne) 47, Warsaw 41.