Indiana High School Basketball - Portage nipped by Valparaiso
January 5, 2024: Portage, IN 46368 The Valparaiso Vikings tipped the host Portage Indians basketball team by a final score of 47-45 in Friday's league game.
In their next game, the Vikings face the Penn Kingsmen (Mishawaka, IN) in a non-league game, on Saturday, January 6. Valparaiso will attempt to move on its 10-3 season record. The Kingsmen enter the game with a 7-1 record after their 55-46 league win over South Bend St. Joseph (South Bend, IN).
With the defeat, Portage moves to 6-4 on the year. The Indians host East Chicago Central (East Chicago, IN) to face the Cardinals in a non-league game on Saturday, January 6. The Cardinals enter the game with a record of 10-4. East Chicago Central won 78-52 in their recent league game against Hammond Central (Hammond, IN)