Lake Central High School

Varsity vs Merrillville High School (77 - 58) Win On teacher appreciation night, the Indians racked up their 4th consecutive win in dominant fashion: LC defeated the visiting Merrillville Pirates 77-58. The win moves the Indians to 6-10 overall and 3-2 in the Duneland. It sets up a Tuesday night showdown with East Chicago Central (13-7 overall; losers of 2 straight) at Lake Central. Zachary Greene, again, stole the show in the win. Greene poured in 31 points, had 6 rebounds, and a team high 5 assists to pace LC. Noah Enyeart contributed 14 points and a team high 8 boards. Noah Sabador added 9 points and Jakob Billmeyer had 3 assists. Cooper Kroncke led the 'D' with 6 steals, and he also had 3 assists. John Harrell Website: East Chicago Central (13-7) at Lake Central (6-10) GAME TIME: 7 pm CT. COACHES: Alaa Mroueh, 45-14 in 3rd year at EC Central. Ryan Sexson, 24-14 in 2nd year at Lake Central. SAGARIN RATINGS: EC Central, 81.97, 51st overall, 13th in 3A. Lake Central, 73.62, 102nd overall, 54th in 4A. LAST OUTING: EC Central lost to Gary West, 60-57. Lake Central defeated Merrillville, 77-58. VS. COMMON FOES: EC Central 7-1; Lake Central 5-3. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: EC Central 176-164. Lake Central 172-118. SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: EC Central, 29-21. LAST MEETING: East Chicago Central, 70-53, Feb. 6, 2024. jh PREDICTION: EC Central, 62-56.