Leland Walker explodes for 29 points to lead North Central past Ben Davis! “As Smooth As Silk”

North Central's Leland Walker sizing boys up as he drops 29 points on Ben Davis in an 86-61 win. Photo: TheJayGravesReport

WEST SIDE, INDY — The North Central Panthers pulled up on the Ben Davis Giants and didn’t waste any time talking in the parking lot. As matter of fact, they didn’t waste any time putting up points because when the clock read zeros they were getting back into the Big Body Chevy with a 86-61 win.

Panthers sophomore guard Leland Walker led all scorers with 29 points. Now the word on the street was that ole boy was nice but they didn’t say that he was all of that and a bag of Funyuns with the red pop nice.

When I say he was as smooth as silk!! He was as smooth as silk playa. I knew that he was the man in warm ups. I’ve been around sports long enough to see it before they tip it off. He had a confidence about him that was different from anyone on the floor even before the game started.

Once they tipped it off the bull came out of him but with complete control.

During the opening quarter Ben Davis tried to put up a fight and at the end of the quarter North Central was only up 17-16. However, the Panthers kept choppin’ wood and out hustling the Giants up and down the floor. By the time they got to the break they had extended the lead to 41-32.

By that time senior center Charlie Peterson had settled down and was giving boyz the business as he finished with 20 points. By the end of the third quarter North Central was rolling making it look easy as they were up 67-48.

Junior forward Mike Elliott had come off of the bench doin’ work as he finished with 16 for the Panthers. The ball movement was NUTS and there was literally no answer for what Coach Brian Hahn’s team was bringing.

Kai Steinman led the Giants with 19 points.

With only four seniors on the roster North Central’s future is bright. Leland Walker is Indy’s next big time player…playa!!! He’s that dude and did I say that he was as smooth as silk? Well let me say it again, he’s as smooth as silk and he’s worth your time and attention. Stop me when I start lyin’!