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BOYS SECTIONALS - QUARTERFINALS

 

Class 3A, Sectional 30 at North Harrison

Silver Creek 63, Mitchell 57

 

DARKHORSE DRAGONS AVOID UPSET BID

Creek tops Mitchell, 63-57

By Matthew Cress of The Evening News & Tribune

 

The dark horse isn’t ready to be put out to pasture yet.

 

The Silver Creek boys’ basketball team — widely regarded as a potential spoiler for favored Charlestown in the bottom of the bracket — managed to avoid an upset on Tuesday, beating Mitchell 63-57 in a first-round matchup at the Class 3A North Harrison Sectional. Full Story

 

Corydon Central 52, North Harrison 42

 

PANTHERS TOP COUGARS FOR THIRD TIME

Corydon moves on to Sectional 30 quarterfinal, 52-42

By Greg Mengelt of Inside the Game

 

In a rare occasion in boys high school basketball, rivals Corydon Central and North Harrison met three times in 2007-08.

 

Corydon Central took all three wins, beating the Cougars 52-42 in Wednesday's Sectional 30 quarterfinal. The Panthers outscored the the Cougars 36-26 in the second half after the score was tied at 16 at the half. Full Story

 

Class 3A, Sectional 47 at Brownstown Central

Paoli 62, Austin 53

 

RAMS PULL AWAY FROM HURTING EAGLES

Paoli advance to Friday's Sectional 47 semifinal

By Greg Mengelt of Inside the Game

 

Despite having several players nursing injuries, Austin hung with heavily-favored Paoli for more than a half.

 

The Eagles led 15-11 at the end of the first quarter and were tied with the 16-4 Rams at the half, but Paoli pulled away in the third quarter, outscoring the Eagles 15-8 on its way to a 62-53 victory. Full Story

 

 

Clarksville 55, West Washington 52 (OT)

 

CLARKSVILLE HANGS ON TO TOP SENATORS

Generals get the job done in overtime, 55-52

By Mike Riley of The Evening News & Tribune

 

Two teams with almost identical records, and it's sectional time.

 

What more could you expect than a battle to the end and then some?

 

Landon Glidewell's basket with 23 seconds left in overtime, plus Ryan Gettlefinger's free throw four seconds later, provided the winning margin as Clarksville turned back West Washington 55-52 on Wednesday. Full Story

 

Class A, Sectional 62 at Borden

Lanesville 58, Christian Academy 54

 

CAI FALLS TO LANESVILLE

Walter, Eagles move on to semifinals, 58-54

By Mike Hutsell of The Evening News & Tribune

 

The Warriors were strong in the opening quarter and a half, pulling to a 15-6 advantage in the second period. The Eagles pulled back, as 6-foot-4 center Tom Walter bullied his way underneath for eight points in the frame to help give Lanesville a 27-25 halftime edge.

 

“Our offense was not in sync early,” said Lanesville coach Mikel Miller. “Tom started to get us going with some buckets inside and it settled us a little bit.” Full Story

Borden 70, Henryville 46

 

BORDEN CRUISES PAST HENRYVILLE

Braves avenge earlier loss, advance with 70-46 win

By Mike Hutsell of The Evening News & Tribune

 

Lee Kirchgessner scored a career-high 23 points and reserves Dalton Waggoner and Michael Chester also reached double figures as the Braves avenged a regular season loss with a big win over their rival, 70-46.

 

“Lee Kirchgessner,” exclaimed Henryville coach Perry Hunter. “Kid was the difference in the game.” Full Story

 

 

 

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Tuesday's Basketball Sectionals

 

Wednesday's Basketball Sectionals

Class 3A, Sectional 30

At North Harrison
Silver Creek 63, Mitchell 57

Corydon Central 52, North Harrison 42

 Class 2A, Sectional 47

At Brownstown Central
Paoli 62, Austin 53

Clarksville 55, West Washington 52 (OT)

 Class A, Sectional 62

At Borden
Lanesville 58, Christian Academy 54

Borden 70, Henryville 46

 

Friday's Basketball Sectionals

Class 4A, Sectional 14

At Columbus North
Columbus East vs. Bloomington North, 6 p.m.

East Central at Columbus North, 7:30 p.m.

 

Class 4A, Sectional 15

At Seymour

Jeffersonville  vs. Jennings County, 6 p.m.

Bedford NL vs. New Albany, 7:30 p.m.
 

Class 3A, Sectional 28

At Greensburg

Batesville vs. South Dearborn, 6 p.m.

Madison vs. Franklin County, 7:30 p.m.


 Class 3A, Sectional 30

At North Harrison

Charlestown vs. Crawford County, 6 p.m.

Silver Creek vs. Corydon Central, 7:30 p.m.


Class 2A, Sectional 47

At Brownstown Central

Eastern at Brownstown Central, 6 p.m.

Paoli vs. Clarksville, 7:30 p.m.


 Class A, Sectional 62

At Borden

Rock Creek Christian vs. South Central, 6 p.m.

Lanesville at Borden, 7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday's Girls State

Championship Games

At Conseco Fieldhouse, Indianapolis
Class A

FW Canterbury vs. University, 10:30 a.m.

Class 2A

Oak Hill vs. Heritage Christian, 12:45 p.m.

Class 3A

Plymouth vs. Chatard, 6 p.m.

Class 4A

SB Washington vs Carmel, 8:15 p.m.

Girls HHC Standings

*Columbus East 6-1 (20-6 overall)

Bedford NL 5-2 (16-7 overall)

Jennings County 4-3 (16-5 overall)

Seymour 4-3 (18-5  overall)

Jeffersonville 4-3 (15-6 overall)

New Albany 3-4 (11-10 overall)
Floyd Central 2-5 (15-8 overall)
Madison 0-7 (9-13 overall)

 

 

 

*2007-08 HHC Champions

Girls MSC Standings

*Austin 9-0 (22-4 overall)

North Harrison 7-2 (13-9 overall)

Brownstown Central 6-3 (13-9 overall)

Corydon Central 5-4 (15-9 overall)

Salem 5-4 (11-11 overall)
Scottsburg 5-4 (8-13 overall)
Eastern 4-5 (10-11 overall)
Clarksville 2-7 (7-14 overall)
Charlestown 2-7 (7-15 overall)
Silver Creek 0-9 (4-17 overall)

 

*2007-08 MSC Champions

Girls SAC Standings

*New Washington 5-0 (15-6 overall)
South Central 4-1 (18-7 overall)
Crothersville 3-2 (17-7 overall)
Lanesville 2-3 (10-11 overall)
Henryville 1-4 (16-8 overall)
Borden 0-5 (6-16 overall)
 

 

 

 

 

*2007-08 SAC Champion

Girls Independents Standings

Christian Academy 8-15 overall

Providence 4-18 overall

Rock Creek Christian 3-18 overall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Boys HHC Standings

*New Albany 7-0 (22-0 overall)
Columbus East 6-1 (15-4 overall)
Jennings County 4-3 (14-7 overall)
Seymour 3-4 (10-11 overall)
Bedford NL 3-4 (8-12 overall)
Jeffersonville 2-5 (10-11 overall)
Madison 2-5 (9-11 overall)
Floyd Central 1-6 (5-16 overall)

 

 

 

*2007-08 HHC Champions

Bold - Still Alive in Playoffs

Boys MSC Standings

*Charlestown 8-1 (18-3 overall)
*Salem 8-1 (17-4 overall)
Silver Creek 7-2 (14-7 overall)
Eastern 6-3 (14-6 overall)
Scottsburg 5-4 (8-12 overall)
Brownstown Cent. 4-5 (13-8 overall)

Corydon Central 3-6 (8-14 overall)

Clarksville 2-7 (8-13 overall)

North Harrison 2-7 (5-17 overall)

Austin 0-9 (5-16 overall)

 

*2007-08 MSC Co-Champions

Bold - Still Alive in Playoffs

Boys SAC Standings

*Borden 4-1 (16-5 overall)
*Lanesville 4-1 (12-8 overall)
*Henryville 4-1 (9-13 overall)
New Washington 2-3 (4-17 overall)
South Central 1-4 (8-14 overall)
Crothersville 0-5 (6-15 overall)

 

 

 

 

 

*2007-08 SAC Tri-Champions

Bold - Still Alive in Playoffs

Boys Independents Standings

Christian Academy 14-7 Overall

Providence 13-8 Overall

Rock Creek Academy 11-10 Overall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bold - Still Alive in Playoffs