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The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's neutral playoff game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 83-62.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville1817161162
Portage2513252083
Final score provided by S. Pressley.
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Game Stats

Merrillville has not entered stats for this game.
Portage

Shooting

#Athlete NameMinPtsFGMFGAFG%AFG%
Team Totals1588329525666
0Karter Kobe (So)2000
1Josiah Brown (So)200200
2Dennis Moran (So)2000
3O'mari Evans (Sr)25176115568
5Daylon Powell (Sr)185245050
14Sam Wellman (Sr)2915485069
15Michael Wellman (Sr)29176106065
20Garrett Clark (Sr)2719797889
23Myshawn Dawson (Fr)2000
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)138365067
34Kaleb Hacker (Jr)300100
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)6211100100
Portage

#Athlete NameMinPts3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%2FGM2FGA2FG%
Team Totals15883112642141688182669
0Karter Kobe (So)20000000000
1Josiah Brown (So)20010000010
2Dennis Moran (So)20000000000
3O'mari Evans (Sr)25173650221003560
5Daylon Powell (Sr)185000111002450
14Sam Wellman (Sr)291537434410011100
15Michael Wellman (Sr)2917142546675683
20Garrett Clark (Sr)27192367331005683
23Myshawn Dawson (Fr)20000000000
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)138254000011100
34Kaleb Hacker (Jr)30000000010
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)6200000011100
Portage

Totals

#Athlete NameMinPtsORebDRebRebAstStlBlkTOPF
Team Totals15883818262243137
0Karter Kobe (So)2000000000
1Josiah Brown (So)2000000000
2Dennis Moran (So)2000000000
3O'mari Evans (Sr)251732571011
5Daylon Powell (Sr)18520202010
14Sam Wellman (Sr)291506660011
15Michael Wellman (Sr)291705520111
20Garrett Clark (Sr)271912360043
23Myshawn Dawson (Fr)2000000010
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)13801110100
34Kaleb Hacker (Jr)3020200010
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)6202201131
Portage

Misc Totals

#Athlete NameAst:TOStl:TOStl:PFBlk:PFChrDeflTF
Team Totals1.690.310.570.430
3O'mari Evans (Sr)7.001.001.000.000
5Daylon Powell (Sr)0.002.002.000.000
14Sam Wellman (Sr)6.000.000.000.000
15Michael Wellman (Sr)2.000.000.001.000
20Garrett Clark (Sr)1.500.000.000.000
24Bryce Kobe (Fr)1.000.000.001.000
50Me’trell Harbin (Jr)0.000.331.001.000

Game Story

Indiana High School Basketball - Merrillville overwhelmed by Portage

March 8, 2025: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Saturday's non-league test, the Portage Indians (Portage, IN) basketball squad trounced the host Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN), by a score of 83-62.

Next, the Indians encounter the Crown Point Bulldogs (Crown Point, IN) in a non-league test, on Saturday, March 15. Portage will attempt to improve on its 20-5 season record. The Bulldogs come into the test with a 21-2 record after their 52-36 non-league win over Lake Central (St. John, IN).

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
Scott PressleyIndians Reporter
  • All
  • Q1
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    Posted @ 6:58p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 6:59p
  3. 0 - 0

    Foul Alert

    Portage1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin. Merrillville 0, Portage 0
    Posted @ 7p
  4. 2 - 0

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 0
    Posted @ 7p
  5. 2 - 3

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 2, Portage 3
    Posted @ 7:01p
  6. 4 - 3

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 4, Portage 3
    Posted @ 7:01p
  7. 4 - 3

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman. Merrillville 4, Portage 3
    Posted @ 7:04p
  8. 4 - 4

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 4, Portage 4
    Posted @ 7:04p
  9. 4 - 5

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 4, Portage 5
    Posted @ 7:04p
  10. 4 - 7

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 4, Portage 7
    Posted @ 7:06p
  11. 6 - 7

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 7
    Posted @ 7:07p
  12. 6 - 9

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #50 Me’trell Harbin makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 9
    Posted @ 7:07p
  13. 6 - 9

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 6, Portage 9
    Posted @ 7:07p
  14. 6 - 12

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 6, Portage 12
    Posted @ 7:09p
  15. 8 - 12

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 8, Portage 12
    Posted @ 7:10p
  16. 8 - 14

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 8, Portage 14
    Posted @ 7:10p
  17. 8 - 14

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones. Merrillville 8, Portage 14
    Posted @ 7:10p
  18. 8 - 15

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 8, Portage 15
    Posted @ 7:10p
  19. 10 - 15

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 10, Portage 15
    Posted @ 7:11p
  20. 10 - 18

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 10, Portage 18
    Posted @ 7:11p
  21. 13 - 18

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 18
    Posted @ 7:11p
  22. 13 - 21

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 21
    Posted @ 7:11p
  23. 13 - 23

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 13, Portage 23
    Posted @ 7:12p
  24. 16 - 23

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 16, Portage 23
    Posted @ 7:12p
  25. 18 - 23

    Score Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 23
    Posted @ 7:13p
  26. 18 - 23

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter Under a minute
    Foul on Merrillville - #1 Kaiden Wilbon. Merrillville 18, Portage 23
    Posted @ 7:13p
  27. 18 - 25

    Score Alert

    Portage1st Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 25
    Posted @ 7:13p
  28. 18 - 25

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Merrillville 18, Portage 25
    Posted @ 7:13p
  29. 18 - 27

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 18, Portage 27
    Posted @ 7:15p
  30. 20 - 27

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 20, Portage 27
    Posted @ 7:16p
  31. 22 - 27

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 27
    Posted @ 7:17p
  32. 22 - 29

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 29
    Posted @ 7:18p
  33. 22 - 32

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 22, Portage 32
    Posted @ 7:18p
  34. 22 - 32

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 22, Portage 32
    Posted @ 7:18p
  35. 24 - 32

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 24, Portage 32
    Posted @ 7:19p
  36. 24 - 32

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown. Merrillville 24, Portage 32
    Posted @ 7:20p
  37. 24 - 33

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 24, Portage 33
    Posted @ 7:20p
  38. 27 - 33

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 27, Portage 33
    Posted @ 7:21p
  39. 27 - 36

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 27, Portage 36
    Posted @ 7:21p
  40. 29 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 29, Portage 36
    Posted @ 7:21p
  41. 31 - 36

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 36
    Posted @ 7:22p
  42. 31 - 38

    Score Alert

    Portage2nd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:23p
  43. 31 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:24p
  44. 31 - 38

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #4 Jalen McAlister. Merrillville 31, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:25p
  45. 33 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 33, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:26p
  46. 35 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 35, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:26p
  47. 35 - 38

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Merrillville 35, Portage 38
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:27p
  48. 35 - 38

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville's ball.
    Posted @ 7:38p
  49. 37 - 38

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 37, Portage 38
    Posted @ 7:39p
  50. 37 - 41

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 37, Portage 41
    Posted @ 7:39p
  51. 40 - 41

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #14 Charles Hardiman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 40, Portage 41
    Posted @ 7:41p
  52. 43 - 41

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 43, Portage 41
    Posted @ 7:41p
  53. 43 - 43

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 43, Portage 43
    Posted @ 7:42p
  54. 43 - 43

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones. Merrillville 43, Portage 43
    Posted @ 7:43p
  55. 43 - 44

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 43, Portage 44
    Posted @ 7:43p
  56. 43 - 44

    Foul Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Foul on Portage - #20 Garrett Clark. Merrillville 43, Portage 44
    Posted @ 7:44p
  57. 44 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 44, Portage 44
    Posted @ 7:44p
  58. 45 - 44

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 45, Portage 44
    Posted @ 7:45p
  59. 45 - 46

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 46
    Posted @ 7:45p
  60. 45 - 48

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 48
    Posted @ 7:45p
  61. 45 - 48

    Foul Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Foul on Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks. Merrillville 45, Portage 48
    Posted @ 7:46p
  62. 45 - 49

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a Free Throw. Merrillville 45, Portage 49
    Posted @ 7:46p
  63. 45 - 49

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 45, Portage 49
    Posted @ 7:46p
  64. 45 - 51

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 45, Portage 51
    Posted @ 7:48p
  65. 47 - 51

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #2 Cayden Thompson makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 51
    Posted @ 7:48p
  66. 47 - 54

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 54
    Posted @ 7:49p
  67. 47 - 56

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 47, Portage 56
    Posted @ 7:51p
  68. 49 - 56

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 56
    Posted @ 7:52p
  69. 49 - 58

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 58
    Posted @ 7:52p
  70. 49 - 60

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 49, Portage 60
    Posted @ 7:55p
  71. 51 - 60

    Score Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville - #23 Josiah Jones makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 60
    Posted @ 7:55p
  72. 51 - 63

    Score Alert

    Portage3rd Quarter
    Portage - #24 Bryce Kobe makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 63
    Posted @ 7:55p
  73. 51 - 63

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Merrillville 51, Portage 63
    Posted @ 7:55p
  74. 51 - 65

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 65
    Posted @ 7:57p
  75. 51 - 67

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #5 Daylon Powell makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 51, Portage 67
    Posted @ 7:58p
  76. 51 - 67

    Timeout Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Timeout Merrillville. Merrillville 51, Portage 67
    Posted @ 7:58p
  77. 53 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 53, Portage 67
    Posted @ 8p
  78. 55 - 67

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #5 Kelvion Brown makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 67
    Posted @ 8:01p
  79. 55 - 70

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 55, Portage 70
    Posted @ 8:03p
  80. 57 - 70

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #34 Rodrick Durant-Hicks makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 70
    Posted @ 8:04p
  81. 57 - 72

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 72
    Posted @ 8:04p
  82. 57 - 74

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 74
    Posted @ 8:05p
  83. 57 - 77

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #14 Sam Wellman makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 77
    Posted @ 8:06p
  84. 57 - 79

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #15 Michael Wellman makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 79
    Posted @ 8:08p
  85. 57 - 81

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #3 O'mari Evans makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 81
    Posted @ 8:09p
  86. 57 - 83

    Score Alert

    Portage4th Quarter
    Portage - #20 Garrett Clark makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 57, Portage 83
    Posted @ 8:10p
  87. 59 - 83

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #10 Micah White makes a 2pt Field Goal. Merrillville 59, Portage 83
    Posted @ 8:12p
  88. 62 - 83

    Score Alert

    Merrillville4th Quarter
    Merrillville - #33 Larry Williams makes a 3pt Field Goal. Merrillville 62, Portage 83
    Posted @ 8:13p
  89. 62 - 83

    End of Game

    Final
    Merrillville 62, Portage 83
    Posted @ 8:13p

Players of the Game

Merrillville (24-25)

Merrillville has not selected any Players of the Game.

Portage (24-25)

Congratulations to #3 O'mari Evans for being selected the Portage Basketball Player of the Game.

Merrillville vs Portage Basketball Game Info

Sat., Mar. 8, 2025 @ 6p
The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's neutral playoff game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 83-62.

Scoretracker Providers

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
Scott PressleyIndians Reporter

Rankings & Records

Merrillville (24-25)

INClass
20272
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
7-190-73-72-102-2.269.0001,4141,685

Portage (24-25)

INClass
3017
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
20-66-110-05-35-3.769.8571,6781,313

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1OT2Final
Merrillville
11.811.814.814.3--54.4
Portage
14.814.618.117.67.010.064.5

Head-to-Head

  • Portage won on 12/28/2024
    12/28 @ 5:30pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Portage----64
    Merrillville----40

    The Portage (IN) varsity basketball team won Saturday's neutral conference tournament game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 64-40.

  • Portage won on 1/24/2025
    1/24 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Merrillville1058831
    Portage141626460

    The Merrillville (IN) varsity basketball team lost Friday's away conference game against Portage (IN) by a score of 60-31.

  • Portage won on 3/8/2025
    3/8 @ 6pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Merrillville1817161162
    Portage2513252083

    The Merrillville (IN) varsity basketball team lost Saturday's neutral playoff game against Portage (IN) by a score of 83-62.

Team Stat Comparison

MerrillvillePortage
50.0Points Per Game64.2
20.7Rebounds Per Game29.1
8.8Assists Per Game14.5
7.9Steals Per Game5.5
2.1Blocks Per Game2.7

Team Leaders

MerrillvillePortageNational Avg.
#14 Charles Hardiman15.5Points Per Game#15 Michael Wellman14.74.9
#5 Kelvion Brown5.3Rebounds Per Game#14 Sam Wellman5.22.6
#5 Kelvion Brown1.9Assists Per Game#20 Garrett Clark3.81.0
#14 Charles Hardiman2.0Steals Per Game#3 O'mari Evans1.50.8
#14 Charles Hardiman0.7Blocks Per Game#50 Me’trell Harbin0.60.2

Record Breakdown

Merrillville (24-25)

Portage (24-25)

7-19
Overall
20-6
0-8
League
8-1
5-9
Non-League
8-3
0-3
Head to Head
3-0
2-9
Common Opponent
10-3
3-7
Home
10-0
2-10
Away
5-3
2-2
Neutral
5-3
2-1
Playoff
2-1
7-19
In-State
20-6
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0