Howard County: Dec. 6 Basketball Predictions
For the second consecutive week, Howard County basketball fans have the chance to witness a marquee rivalry game. Adding to the excitement, Kokomo and Taylor are also in action Friday night, giving fans another opportunity to experience one of the traditions the Hoosier state is known for.
Let’s break down this week’s matchups and predict the winners of Friday night’s games.
Kokomo 1-0 vs Peru 1-0
Kokomo opened its 2024-25 campaign with a dominant win over Western. The new-look Wildkats showcased a style of play that thrilled fans.
Peru is eager to return to its home court after a 29-point victory over Logansport. The Tigers relied on a balanced scoring attack, with four players shooting over 50% from the field.
Like Kokomo’s season opener, Friday night’s matchup will likely highlight the Wildkats’ athleticism, which could prove too much for Peru to handle. While the Tigers have the home-court advantage, Kokomo’s talent appears more than enough to secure the win.
Winner: Kokomo
Western 1-1 vs Northwestern 2-0
Rivalry games always bring out the best in both teams, and Friday night’s annual showdown between Western and Northwestern is no exception.
Northwestern’s home-court advantage could play a significant role, and its undefeated record has the team riding high heading into the matchup.
Despite Northwestern’s perfect record, Western holds a slight edge in this contest. Head coach Cameron Bennington’s squad features a dynamic one-two punch that could prove difficult for Northwestern to contain.
Winner: Western
Northfield 1-1 vs Taylor 2-0
Taylor benefited from two ramp-up games to open the season, winning both by wide margins. However, that portion of the schedule is behind them as the Titans prepare to host Northfield on Friday night.
Northfield’s most recent outing resulted in a three-point victory over Eastbrook. While the win was significant, the Norsemen aren’t expected to find similar success against Taylor.
The Titans have won every matchup with Northfield under head coach Bob Wonnell, and that trend isn’t likely to change Friday. Taylor is expected to play efficient basketball on its way to another victory over the Norsemen.
Winner: Taylor
Last week: 2-0
All-time: 2-0
