By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
According to the Sagarin power ratings – the release of which was delayed till Tuesday, so sorry for the delay in the posting of this – there are 17 big games (pitting teams rated in their respective class’s Top 20) on tap for Week 10 of the 2009 Indiana high school girls basketball season.
Here’s a preview of those big contests via the pertinent numbers taken from John Harrell’s Indiana high school basketball site (rankings are from the latest regular-season coaches’ polls):
Monday, Jan. 11
Four biggies …
4A #14 Carmel (9-3) at Lawrence North (8-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Scott Bowen, 103-28 in 6th year at Carmel, 111-41 in 7th year overall. Kevin Sweeney, 8-3 in 1st year at Lawrence North, 83-25 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 92.85, 9th overall, 8th in Class 4A. Lawrence North, 87.03, 24th overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 52-46, Dec. 18. Lawrence North defeated Terre Haute North, 63-59, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carmel 2-1. Lawrence North 2-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Carmel 98-65, Lawrence North 93-60.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Carmel, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 70-58, Jan. 8, 2009.
4A #14 Center Grove (10-2) at 4A #8 Decatur Central (13-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Shawn Sanders, 10-2 in 1st year at Center Grove. David Cupp, 64-61 in 6th year at Decatur Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 95.87, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Center Grove, 92.72, 10th overall, 9th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Center Grove defeated Rushville, 64-62, Jan. 9. Decatur Central defeated Martinsville, 60-30, Jan. 8.
VS. COMMON FOES: Center Grove 7-1. Decatur Central 5-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Center Grove 104-68, Decatur Central 115-85.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Center Grove, 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Center Grove, 48-44, Nov. 18, 2008.
3A #3 Gibson Southern (13-0) at 3A #12 Jasper (9-2)
GAME TIME: 8:00 PM EST.
COACHES: Mark Monroe, 73-16 in 4th year at Gibson Southern. Ryan Erny, 18-15 in 2nd year at Jasper.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Gibson Southern, 83.4, 40th overall, 8th in Class 3A. Jasper, 79.24, 72nd overall, 14th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Gibson Southern defeated Evansville Bosse, 52-44, Dec. 26. Jasper defeated Mount Carmel (Ill.), 63-44, Jan. 2.
VS. COMMON FOES: Gibson Southern 2-0. Jasper 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Gibson Southern 93-89, Jasper 69-78.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Gibson Southern, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Gibson Southern, 62-51, Jan. 12, 2009.
2A #1 Winchester (13-0) at 1A #11 Randolph Southern (11-3)
GAME TIME: 6:00 PM EST, Randolph County Tournament @ Randolph Southern.
COACHES: Kirk Comer, 13-0 in 1st year at Winchester. Shane Osting, 58-23 in 4th year at Randolph Southern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winchester, 84.3, 39th overall, 2nd in Class 2A. Randolph Southern, 65.7, 161st overall, 14th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Winchester defeated Monroe Central, 59-47, Jan. 9. Randolph Southern defeated Union (Modoc), 63-39, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Winchester 5-0. Randolph Southern 4-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Winchester 80-87, Randolph Southern 75-102.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: No meetings.
Tuesday, Jan. 12
Two biggies …
3A #11 Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (10-3) at 3A #4 Fort Wayne Elmhurst (10-3)
GAME TIME: 7:45 PM EST.
COACHES: David Miller, 92-53 in 7th year at Fort Wayne Concordia, 272-145 in 20th year overall. Mark Redding, 167-146 in 15th year at Fort Wayne Elmhurst.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 87.59, 22nd overall, 4th in Class 3A. Fort Wayne Concordia, 85.27, 34th overall, 7th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Fort Wayne Concordia lost to Fort Wayne Canterbury, 58-44, Jan. 9. Fort Wayne Elmhurst defeated South Bend Clay, 65-63, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fort Wayne Concordia 4-1. Fort Wayne Elmhurst 4-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort Wayne Concordia 79-85, Fort Wayne Elmhurst 91-79.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 63-48, Jan. 13, 2009.
New Haven (9-3) at 1A #3 Fort Wayne Canterbury (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:45 PM EST.
COACHES: Gary Cobb, 21-32 in 3rd year at New Haven. Scott Kreiger, 187-83 in 12th year at Fort Wayne Canterbury.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Canterbury, 86.01, 30th overall, 1st in Class 1A. New Haven, 75.79, 86th overall, 18th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Haven lost to DeKalb, 71-49, Jan. 9. Fort Wayne Canterbury defeated Fort Wayne Concordia, 58-44, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Haven 1-1. Fort Wayne Canterbury 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: New Haven 75-81, Fort Wayne Canterbury 74-59.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Fort Wayne Canterbury, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Canterbury, 57-47, Jan. 13, 2009.
Thursday, Jan. 14
Four biggies …
4A #8 Decatur Central (14-2) at 4A #1 Ben Davis (14-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: David Cupp, 65-61 in 6th year at Decatur Central. Stan Benge, 482-125 in 25th year at Ben Davis.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 108.81, 1st overall, 1st in Class 4A. Decatur Central, 96.2, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Decatur Central defeated Center Grove, 55-42, Jan. 11. Ben Davis defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 64-40, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Decatur Central 4-2. Ben Davis 6-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Decatur Central 126-88, Ben Davis 117-76.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Ben Davis, 11-0.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 59-27, sectional, Feb. 14, 2009.
3A #3 Gibson Southern (14-0) at Tecumseh (7-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM CST.
COACHES: Mark Monroe, 74-16 in 4th year at Gibson Southern. Randy Graham, 21-52 in 4th year at Tecumseh, 64-112 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Gibson Southern, 83.57, 42nd overall, 8th in Class 3A. Tecumseh, 63.15, 180th overall, 16th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Gibson Southern defeated Jasper, 54-48, Jan. 11. Tecumseh defeated Boonville, 44-40, Jan. 5.
VS. COMMON FOES: Gibson Southern 3-0. Tecumseh 0-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Gibson Southern 102-92, Tecumseh 75-64.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Gibson Southern, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Gibson Southern, 64-25, Jan. 15, 2009.
Northeast Dubois (8-5) at 1A #2 Barr-Reeve (11-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Alan Matheis, 141-68 in 9th year at Northeast Dubois. Mark Holt, 83-59 in 7th year at Barr-Reeve.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Barr-Reeve, 82.04, 49th overall, 3rd in Class 1A. Northeast Dubois, 65.95, 155th overall, 12th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Northeast Dubois defeated Shoals, 45-43, Jan. 9. Barr-Reeve defeated Paoli, 58-31, Jan. 4.
VS. COMMON FOES: Northeast Dubois 3-2. Barr-Reeve 5-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Northeast Dubois 78-78, Barr-Reeve 63-71.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Northeast Dubois, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Northeast Dubois, 68-59, Jan. 15, 2009.
1A #1 Vincennes Rivet (13-0) at Loogootee (7-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WAOV, 1450 AM).
COACHES: Tim Young, 55-6 in 3rd year at Vincennes Rivet. Dave Smith, 29-24 in 3rd year at Loogootee.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Vincennes Rivet, 82.57, 47th overall, 2nd in Class 1A. Loogootee, 63.52, 176th overall, 15th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Vincennes Rivet defeated White River Valley, 84-23, Jan. 11. Loogootee lost to Bloomfield, 45-34, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Vincennes Rivet 4-0. Loogootee 3-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Vincennes Rivet 75-90, Loogootee 65-70.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Vincennes Rivet, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Vincennes Rivet, 33-31, sectional, Feb. 13, 2009.
Friday, Jan. 15
One biggie …
4A #1 Ben Davis (14-0) at 4A #12 Warren Central (12-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Stan Benge, 482-125 in 25th year at Ben Davis. Michael Brooks, 29-10 in 2nd year at Warren Central, 45-34 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 108.81, 1st overall, 1st in Class 4A. Warren Central, 94.95, 5th overall, 5th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Ben Davis defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 64-40, Jan. 9. Warren Central defeated Terre Haute South, 63-52, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Ben Davis 7-0. Warren Central 5-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Ben Davis 117-76, Warren Central 116-86.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Ben Davis, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 52-40, Dec. 12, 2009.
Saturday, Jan. 16
Six biggies …
Forest Park (11-3) at 1A #2 Barr-Reeve (11-0)
GAME TIME: 2:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Marty Niehaus, 280-124 in 19th year at Forest Park. Mark Holt, 83-59 in 7th year at Barr-Reeve.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Barr-Reeve, 82.04, 49th overall, 3rd in Class 1A. Forest Park, 74.81, 92nd overall, 13th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Forest Park defeated Northeast Dubois, 66-62, 3 overtimes, Jan. 5. Barr-Reeve defeated Paoli, 58-31, Jan. 4.
VS. COMMON FOES: Forest Park 2-0. Barr-Reeve 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Forest Park 116-73, Barr-Reeve 63-71.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Forest Park, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Barr-Reeve, 54-53, Jan. 17, 2009.
2A #7 Indian Creek (12-1) at 1A #6 Waldron (12-2)
GAME TIME: 12:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Dan Burkman, 12-1 in 1st year at Indian Creek. Brad Gossett, 78-47 in 6th year at Waldron, 88-81 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indian Creek, 79.82, 65th overall, 6th in Class 2A. Waldron, 68.28, 138th overall, 8th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Indian Creek defeated North Decatur, 69-39, Jan. 9. Waldron defeated Triton Central, 60-58, overtime, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indian Creek 3-0. Waldron 2-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indian Creek 71-99, Waldron 89-91.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Indian Creek, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Indian Creek, 60-56, Jan. 17, 2009.
Indianapolis Lutheran (7-3) at Roncalli (7-6)
GAME TIME: 5:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Joe Morgan, 31-45 in 4th year at Indianapolis Lutheran. Sara Reideman, 23-13 in 2nd year at Indianapolis Roncalli.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 80.79, 59th overall, 11th in Class 3A. Indianapolis Lutheran, 60.55, 205th overall, 20th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Lutheran lost to Covenant Christian, 48-41, Jan. 8. Indianapolis Roncalli defeated Beech Grove, 44-32, Jan. 8.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indianapolis Lutheran 0-2. Indianapolis Roncalli 1-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indianapolis Lutheran 64-67, Indianapolis Roncalli 107-69.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Roncalli, 67-37, Jan. 17, 2009.
4A #4 Jeffersonville (12-1) at 3A #12 Jasper (9-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Chad Gilbert, 184-40 in 10th year at Jeffersonville. Ryan Erny, 18-16 in 2nd year at Jasper.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jeffersonville, 95.43, 4th overall, 4th in Class 4A. Jasper, 79.28, 72nd overall, 14th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Jeffersonville defeated Castle, 70-41, Jan. 9. Jasper lost to Gibson Southern, 54-48, Jan. 11.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jeffersonville 2-0. Jasper 1-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Jeffersonville 79-65, Jasper 84-78.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Jeffersonville, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Jeffersonville, 68-54, Jan. 17, 2009.
Pike (10-5) at 4A #10 Bloomington South (11-2)
GAME TIME: 3:30 PM EST.
COACHES: David Barlow (interim), 2-1 in 1st year at Pike. Larry Winters, 149-83 in 11th year at Bloomington South.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bloomington South, 94.1, 6th overall, 6th in Class 4A. Pike, 89.85, 14th overall, 12th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Pike defeated Southport, 57-51, Jan. 9. Bloomington South defeated Franklin Central, 45-42, Jan. 9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike 4-2. Bloomington South 2-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Pike 116-82, Bloomington South 106-77.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Bloomington South, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Pike, 60-46, Jan. 17, 2009.
4A #6 Westfield (15-0) at Fishers (10-4)
GAME TIME: 1:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Shane Sumpter, 31-5 in 2nd year at Westfield, 46-15 in 3rd year overall. Michael Gaines, 59-25 in 4th year at Fishers, 108-45 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Westfield, 88.25, 18th overall, 16th in Class 4A. Fishers, 87.75, 21st overall, 18th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Westfield defeated Plainfield, 36-32, Jan. 9. Fishers defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 55-40, Jan. 6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Westfield 5-0. Fishers 4-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Westfield 98-106, Fishers 98-90.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Fishers, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Fishers, 54-24, Jan. 17, 2009.
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