The Covington (IN) varsity basketball team will host Parke Heritage (Rockville, IN) for a home conference game on Friday, January 17, at 7:30 p.m.

Covington vs Parke Heritage Game Info:

What: Indiana High School Basketball
Who: Covington (IN) vs Parke Heritage (IN)
When: Friday, January 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch here

Game preview: Covington vs Parke Heritage

As the 2024-2025 basketball season unfolds, the teams of Parke Heritage and Covington provide an intriguing contrast in performance. While both schools share a competitive spirit, their season statistics tell a story of differing levels of success and strengths on the court.

Overall Records and Performance

Parke Heritage has been dominating the season with an impressive 11-1 record, boasting a 91.7% win rate. The team has also been perfect in conference play so far, winning all their conference games (1-0). On the other hand, Covington has faced a more challenging season with a 5-8 overall record, showing a win percentage of 38.5%. Despite the hurdles, Covington has had success at home, maintaining a 3-3 record, but struggles on the road and in neutral-site games.

Scoring Breakdown

When it comes to scoring, Parke Heritage has been a high-scoring machine, averaging 69.5 points per game. The team’s offense is consistently strong across the four quarters: 17.8 points in the first quarter, 13.0 in the second, 18.5 in the third, and 17.0 in the fourth. Meanwhile, Covington averages only 51.5 points per game, with scoring spread more evenly across the quarters, but still showing lower numbers compared to their rivals.

Team Statistics Comparison

• Points Per Game: Parke Heritage leads with 69.2, far outpacing Covington’s 51.5.
• Rebounds Per Game: Covington has a slight edge here, grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game compared to Parke Heritage’s 26.5.
• Assists Per Game: Parke Heritage averages 14.3 assists per game, while Covington records 13.6, showcasing slightly more ball movement from the former.
• Steals and Blocks: Parke Heritage has a slight advantage in steals with 8.4 per game, compared to Covington’s 8.8. Covington, however, has a stronger shot-blocking presence, averaging 3.2 blocks per game, while Parke Heritage averages just 0.9.

Key Players

• Parke Heritage: The standout player for Parke Heritage has been Treigh Schelsky, who leads the team with 14.3 points, 3.9 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. Schelsky’s presence is pivotal in the team’s offense and defense. Carter Crum also contributes significantly, averaging 7.2 rebounds per game.
• Covington: Austin Stein leads the team in points per game with 12.8 and assists with 4.1. Landon Herzog is a key figure in rebounding, with 7.3 rebounds per game. The team also relies on Urban Roarks’ defensive skills, particularly in steals, where he averages 1.9 steals per game.

Common Opponents

When comparing their performances against common opponents, Parke Heritage has dominated, securing a 3-0 record against teams such as South Vermillion, North Vermillion, and Riverton Parke. In contrast, Covington holds a 1-1 record against these same teams, showing competitive but less consistent results. Notably, Covington’s victory against Fountain Central (45-36) contrasts with Parke Heritage’s strong showings, including a 92-70 win over South Vermillion and 87-49 victory over the same team earlier in the season.

Home and Away Performance

Parke Heritage has shown dominance on their home court, with a perfect 4-0 record, while Covington has been more balanced, with a 3-3 home record but struggles in away games, holding just a 1-2 record.

Head-to-Head and Playoff Scenarios

The two teams have not yet faced off this season, so it remains to be seen who will prevail in a direct matchup. Both teams are still in the hunt for their respective conference and playoff aspirations, with Parke Heritage looking like the stronger contender given their current form.

Conclusion

While Parke Heritage leads the charge with a powerful 11-1 record and dynamic offensive and defensive play, Covington continues to fight through a challenging season. If Covington can improve their consistency, especially in away games and neutral-site matchups, they might find more success as the season progresses. Meanwhile, Parke Heritage appears poised to continue their impressive run, with key players like Treigh Schelsky leading the way.

The upcoming matchups, including games against shared opponents and the possibility of a head-to-head meeting, will likely shape the narrative for both teams as they strive to finish the season strong.