This week's basketball previews

Monday, February 20, 2017

BOYS

Today

South Putnam (6-15) at Riverton Parke (10-11)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff

So far: The Panthers have lost three of their last four, but have reached double figures in wins for the first time since 2011-12. South Putnam broke a four-game losing streak on Saturday night by defeating North Vermillion 44-37.

History: South Putnam won a home game 59-40 last year over RP to close out the regular season.

Scouting report: Senior Caleb Dickey leads the Panthers in scoring with 14.1 points and 9.3 rebounds per game, while junior Avery Briddick adds 11.1 points and senior Andrew Gregg adds 10.5 points.

Allen Plunkett leads the Eagles in scoring, averaging over 25 points per game over the last four outings.

Owen Valley (7-14) at Greencastle (8-12)

Game time: 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff

So far: The Tiger Cubs have won three of their last four games, after losing three out of four prior to this stretch. Owen Valley has won three out of four after losing six of its previous seven. Two of the teams Owen Valley has beaten recently (South Putnam and Greencastle) own victories over the Tiger Cubs.

History: Owen Valley won 59-46 last year in Spencer.

Scouting report: Colin York leads Greencastle in scoring with 19.2 points per game, while Nick Costin averages 8.0 and Gavin Bollman adds 6.4 points and 9.2 rebounds. York is averaging 26.5 points over his last four games.

Senior Michael Light leads OV in scoring with 15.4 points per game, while Jonah Arthur chips in 12.1 points and 8.3 rebounds.

Friday

North Montgomery (7-14) at Greencastle

Game time: 7:30 p.m. varsity tipoff

So far: The Chargers have lost eight of their last nine games after starting the season 6-6.

History: North Montgomery has won the last four meetings between the teams, including a 69-63 win in Linden last year.

Scouting report: Senior Caleb Randolph leads the Chargers with 19.4 points per game, while Justin Clary adds 16.2.

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