Lake Central High School

Wrestling Falls to Portage on Senior Night Yesterday evening, the Indians wrestling team hosted the Portage Indians. Portage came out on top in the team scores but it was still a night to remember. LC celebrated two fine young seniors: Cameron Reed and Yomaniel Velazquez Perez. The night started with a great match as sophomore Christopher Gallardo earned a 2nd round pin! The wrestling opened in the 132lb weight class. LC dropped the first four matches before Chris Wartman earned a hard fought 12-11 comeback decision at 157. LC won again at heavyweight as Jake Luedtke performed very well. Cruz Orueta earned a 1st round fall at 113, and Luke Nied won at 126. The Indians will now ready for the IHSAA Sectional on 1/31. Boys' Basketball Uses Well-Rounded Effort in Road Win The Indians had a battle last night at Bishop Noll Institute as the end of the first quarter saw both teams deadlocked at 16. LC managed to take a 5 point halftime lead, before Noll battled back to take a third quarter lead. The lead exchanged hands several times before LC took a lead into the fourth and never looked back. The Indians went on to win 60-47, pushing their record to 9-4 overall. LC shared the ball well in this one as four player had four assists: Noah Enyeart, Evan Geller, and Cooper Kroncke. Enyeart led LC with 14 points and 8 rebounds, and Geller added 9 and 6. Jakob Billmeyer contributed 10 points. LC will host Valparaiso for teacher appreciation night tomorrow.