In a non-conference matchup Saturday night, Pike used a dominant third quarter to wrestle the lead away from Pendleton Heights and never look back on their way to a 59-49 victory.

 

The Red Devils and Arabians went back and forth in the first quarter, but Justin Shupe’s pull-up three at the first quarter buzzer would provide the Arabians with a three-point lead that would last through the remainder of the first half. Pike would remain close thanks to the shooting of Brandon Vernon. The 6’4 junior was perfect on his first three three-point attempts on his way to a game-high 16 points.

 

 

The third quarter would be the difference in the game, as Pike came out determined to use their size and athleticism to their advantage. The Red Devils hammered Pendleton Heights, who was playing without starting forward Dameion Warrum, on the glass to the tune of 42-14, which included 19 offensive rebounds. Pike was able to score 19 points off those 19 offensive rebound attempts.

 

 

Pike moves to 8-7 on the season and will face off against Decatur Central next Thursday as part of a three-game event at Indiana Farmers Coliseum. Pendleton Heights drops to 8-8 and has a conference game next Thursday against Yorktown.

 

 

Pike                          15  9  18  17  -  59

Pendleton Heights  18  9   5  17  -  49

 

Pike: Brandon Vernon 16 points (6/11 FGs, 4/6 3Ps); Hunter White 9 points (3/6 FGs, 3/5 FTs), 8 rebs; Chris Robinson 9 points (4/5 FGs), 5 rebs; Darian Porch 8 points (2/4 FGs, 4/8 FTs), 7 rebs; AJ White 6 points, 3 asts; Ahmoni Jones 6 points, 5 rebs; Steve Miller 5 points, 7 rebs, 3 blks

 

Pendleton Heights: Justin Shupe 14 points (5/14 FGs, 1/8 3Ps, 3/4 FTs), 5 rebs, 4 asts, 3 stls; Eli Pancol 13 points (5/9 FGs, 3/4 3Ps); Trent Miller 9 points (4/8 FGs); Luke Drye 6 points (2/4 3Ps); Christian Jones 5 points; Tristan Ross 2 points