Girls Basketball Coordinator
All right, so
I have been right about virtually nothing so far. Two of my state
champions are out. The two remaining are so obvious that Sean Salisbury
could have picked them.
I have been right about virtually nothing so far. Two of my state
champions are out. The two remaining are so obvious that Sean Salisbury
could have picked them.
But really,
how bad is that? I am predicting and trying to sound confident despite
the fact that I have never seen many of these teams play. Iâ??m looking
at John Harrellâ??s site and trying to figure out what a 17-point win
here coupled with a two-point overtime loss there means.
how bad is that? I am predicting and trying to sound confident despite
the fact that I have never seen many of these teams play. Iâ??m looking
at John Harrellâ??s site and trying to figure out what a 17-point win
here coupled with a two-point overtime loss there means.
No wonder I canâ??t get these games right.
Right or
wrong, though, we will read what people are saying about a sport that
interests us. Isnâ??t that all we really want? Weâ??ve got two weeks left
in the season to discuss, scrutinize, and prognosticate. Get on the
Forums (see link above) and go at it.
wrong, though, we will read what people are saying about a sport that
interests us. Isnâ??t that all we really want? Weâ??ve got two weeks left
in the season to discuss, scrutinize, and prognosticate. Get on the
Forums (see link above) and go at it.
This is the
most important level in sports. If a team succeeds this week and is
beaten next, the players can still say they lived the dream. They
competed in the state finals.
most important level in sports. If a team succeeds this week and is
beaten next, the players can still say they lived the dream. They
competed in the state finals.
But now they have to get there. This oneâ??s for memories. This oneâ??s for legacy. This oneâ??s for rings.
I love this game.
Class A North: Oregon-Davis vs. Lapel
Number of times seen: Oregon-Davis 0, Lapel 0
Two big
winning streaks are on the line as Oregon-Davis (17 in a row) takes on
Lapel (15 straight). Oregon-Davis knocked out No. 5 Argos in the
sectional and No. 2Fort Wayne Canterbury
(my pick to win it all) in the regional to get here. Lapel, meanwhile,
took down defending state champion Lafayette Central Catholic in pretty
dominating fashion to win its regional championship last week.
winning streaks are on the line as Oregon-Davis (17 in a row) takes on
Lapel (15 straight). Oregon-Davis knocked out No. 5 Argos in the
sectional and No. 2
(my pick to win it all) in the regional to get here. Lapel, meanwhile,
took down defending state champion Lafayette Central Catholic in pretty
dominating fashion to win its regional championship last week.
What do I know about this game past that? Not much.
Pick: Oregon-Davis 54, Lapel 46
Class A South: Northeast Dubois vs. Oakland City
Number of times seen: Dubois 0, Wood Memorial 0
Northeast
Dubois played a much tougher sectional to advance, but Wood Memorial
took out a great field in the regional. Wood Memorial defeatedAttica followed by ousting No. 1 Bloomfield in the final. I have to go with the hotter team.
Dubois played a much tougher sectional to advance, but Wood Memorial
took out a great field in the regional. Wood Memorial defeated
Pick: Wood Memorial 57, Northeast Dubois 43
Class 2A North: Jimtown vs. Oak Hill
Number of times seen: Jimtown 0, Oak Hill 0
Oak Hill has
lost only one game thus far and seemed to be the favorite to represent
the North heading into postseason. Donâ??t sleep on Jimtown, though. The
Jimmies have lost only two games thus far, both of those coming before
New Yearâ??s. Jimtown has the swagger. The Jimmies have won six games by
three points or less this season. They took down last yearâ??s runner-up,
Westview.
lost only one game thus far and seemed to be the favorite to represent
the North heading into postseason. Donâ??t sleep on Jimtown, though. The
Jimmies have lost only two games thus far, both of those coming before
New Yearâ??s. Jimtown has the swagger. The Jimmies have won six games by
three points or less this season. They took down last yearâ??s runner-up,
Westview.
Oak Hill proved it can win close games against good teams in the regional. But the Jimmies, like Jim Carrey says in **** & Dumber, have got that crazy look in their eye.
Pick: Jimtown 53, Oak Hill 52 (OT)
Class 2A South: Heritage Christian vs. Mitchell
Number of times seen: Heritage Christian 4, Mitchell 0
Heritage
Christian survived its biggest test last week, taking down No. 2
Southwestern (Hanover) in front of the wild Southwestern student
section. The Eagles showed their determination, coming back even after
I was convinced that the â??spoon-fed Christian school kids canâ??t handle
this atmosphere.â?
Christian survived its biggest test last week, taking down No. 2
Southwestern (Hanover) in front of the wild Southwestern student
section. The Eagles showed their determination, coming back even after
I was convinced that the â??spoon-fed Christian school kids canâ??t handle
this atmosphere.â?
I guess thatâ??s
what I get for turning my back on the team Iâ??ve harped on all year. Iâ??m
not making the same mistake twice. Theyâ??re rolling from here.
what I get for turning my back on the team Iâ??ve harped on all year. Iâ??m
not making the same mistake twice. Theyâ??re rolling from here.
Pick: Heritage Christian 63, Mitchell 37
Class 3A North: Wawasee vs. South Bend St.
Number of times seen: Wawasee 0, SB St. Joe â??s 0
Wawasee has played some close games this tournament while, aside from a close victory over Plymouth
St. Joeâ??s has not. However, not many 3A teams can keep up with St.
Joeâ??s. The Indians are playing in their fifth straight semistate game.
St. Joeâ??s has not. However, not many 3A teams can keep up with St.
Joeâ??s. The Indians are playing in their fifth straight semistate game.
The experience should help. So should Miss Basketball candidate Sydney Smallbone.
Pick: SB St. Joe â??s 57, Wawasee 45
Class 3A South: Brebeuf vs. Evansville
Number of times seen: Brebeuf 1, Bosse 0
Winners of 14
of its last 15, Brebeuf has rolled through the tournament. Bosse has
survived with similar ease, even defeating No. 4 Owen Valley by 16 in
the regional championship. But Brebeuf has 6â??6â? center Taâ??Shia
Phillips.
of its last 15, Brebeuf has rolled through the tournament. Bosse has
survived with similar ease, even defeating No. 4 Owen Valley by 16 in
the regional championship. But Brebeuf has 6â??6â? center Taâ??Shia
Phillips.
Not many teams in the state, if any, have an answer for her.
Pick: Brebeuf 64, Bosse 59
Class 4A North: South Bend Washington vs. Anderson
Number of times seen: Washington 3, Anderson 0
was able to overcome a huge effort from Southâ??s Shaâ??la Jackson to win
in overtime, yet the Indians still allowed 87 points. The defense has
to shore up if the Indians are to have any chance this weekend.
Fortunately, Jackson
Pick: SB Washington 73, Anderson 58
Class 4A South: Center Grove vs. Columbus
Number of times seen: Center Grove 2, Columbus East 0
Itâ??s
Cinderella vs. Destinyâ??s Child. Center Grove bounced No. 8 Ben Davis,
then top-ranked and previously unbeaten Hamilton Southeastern from the
regional last week. East, on the other hand, has won all five of its
tournament games by a combined 15 points. The Olympiansâ?? two biggest
wins both came in overtime affairs.
Cinderella vs. Destinyâ??s Child. Center Grove bounced No. 8 Ben Davis,
then top-ranked and previously unbeaten Hamilton Southeastern from the
regional last week. East, on the other hand, has won all five of its
tournament games by a combined 15 points. The Olympiansâ?? two biggest
wins both came in overtime affairs.
Sometimes the basketball gods just smile upon you.
Pick: Columbus
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