By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are a whopping 27 big games (pitting teams rated in their respective class’s Top 20) on tap for Week 11 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. 18
Five biggies …
2A #13 North Posey (12-2) at Tecumseh (8-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM CST.
COACHES: Tracy Stroud, 29-8 in 2nd year at North Posey. Randy Graham, 22-54 in 4th year at Tecumseh, 65-114 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Posey, 76.78, 82nd overall, 10th in Class 2A. Tecumseh, 62.62, 187th overall, 16th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Posey defeated Pike Central, 57-56, Jan. 16. Tecumseh defeated Shakamak, 54-46, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Posey 4-0. Tecumseh 1-3.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: North Posey 104-94, Tecumseh 113-90.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: North Posey, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: North Posey, 54-30, Jan. 8, 2009.
4A #3 Kokomo (14-0) vs. Elk Grove (IL)
GAME TIME: 10:00 AM EST, Chicagoland Classic @ Villa Park, Ill..
COACHES: Jason Snyder, 56-24 in 4th year at Kokomo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Kokomo, 91.92, 9th overall, 9th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Kokomo defeated New Castle, 49-42, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Kokomo 113-98, Elk Grove (Ill.) 0-0.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: No meetings.
Carmel (11-4) vs. Wheeling (IL)
GAME TIME: 11:30 AM EST, Chicagoland Classic Villa Park, Ill..
COACHES: Scott Bowen, 105-29 in 6th year at Carmel.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 93.57, 8th overall, 8th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel lost to Whitney Young (Ill.), 67-40, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Carmel 125-91, Wheeling (Ill.) 0-0.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Wheeling (Ill.), 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Whitney Young (Ill.) 67, Carmel 40, Jan. 16, 2010.
North Central (Indianapolis) (8-8) vs. Chicago Bogan (IL)
GAME TIME: 1:00 PM EST, Chicagoland Classic Villa Park, Ill. (WJEL, 89.3 FM).
COACHES: Alan Vickrey, 189-105 in 13th year at North Central (Indianapolis).
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Central (Indianapolis), 86.83, 23rd overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: North Central (Indianapolis) lost to Fenwick (Ill.), 70-33, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: North Central (Indianapolis) 132-71, Chicago Bogan (Ill.) 0-0.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Chicago Bogan (Ill.), 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Fenwick (Ill.) 70, North Central (Indianapolis) 33, Jan. 16, 2010.
1A #4 Kouts (12-2) vs. 2A #6 Boone Grove (14-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 PM CST, Morgan Twp.
COACHES: Ron Kobza, 30-6 in 2nd year at Kouts. Candy Wilson, 182-103 in 13th year at Boone Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Boone Grove, 70.57, 124th overall, 17th in Class 2A. Kouts, 68.07, 143rd overall, 9th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Kouts defeated LaCrosse, 61-20, Jan. 12. Boone Grove defeated South Central (Union Mills), 63-40, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Kouts 7-0. Boone Grove 6-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Kouts 91-112, Boone Grove 97-122.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Kouts, 7-6.
LAST MEETING: Boone Grove 45, Kouts 36, Dec. 22, 2009.
Tuesday, Jan. 19
Eight biggies …
1A #2 Barr-Reeve (14-0) at 1A #1 Vincennes Rivet (14-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WAOV, 1450 AM).
COACHES: Mark Holt, 86-59 in 7th year at Barr-Reeve. Tim Young, 56-6 in 3rd year at Vincennes Rivet.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Barr-Reeve, 84.66, 40th overall, 2nd in Class 1A. Vincennes Rivet, 83.74, 44th overall, 3rd in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Barr-Reeve defeated Forest Park, 60-45, Jan. 16. Vincennes Rivet defeated Loogootee, 48-38, Jan. 14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Barr-Reeve 6-0. Vincennes Rivet 6-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Barr-Reeve 94-102, Vincennes Rivet 97-109.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Vincennes Rivet, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: Vincennes Rivet, 41-38, sectional, Feb. 14, 2009.
4A #9 Bloomington North (16-1) at 4A #4 Mooresville (15-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Alana Harrington, 42-17 in 3rd year at Bloomington North. Mark Hurt, 205-66 in 12th year at Mooresville, 267-121 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mooresville, 96.43, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Bloomington North, 90.79, 12th overall, 10th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington North defeated Franklin Central, 63-40, Jan. 16. Mooresville defeated Greencastle, 71-42, Jan. 12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington North 2-0. Mooresville 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Bloomington North 135-124, Mooresville 136-104.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Bloomington North, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Mooresville, 51-46, Jan. 20, 2009.
Evansville Mater Dei (10-6) at 3A #13 Jasper (10-4)
GAME TIME: 8:00 PM EST.
COACHES: Steve Goans, 33-23 in 3rd year at Evansville Mater Dei. Ryan Erny, 19-17 in 2nd year at Jasper.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jasper, 79.48, 66th overall, 14th in Class 3A. Evansville Mater Dei, 73.07, 105th overall, 15th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Evansville Mater Dei lost to Evansville Memorial, 65-45, Jan. 16. Jasper lost to Jeffersonville, 58-45, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Evansville Mater Dei 1-2. Jasper 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Evansville Mater Dei 131-106, Jasper 122-94.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Evansville Mater Dei, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Mater Dei, 59-45, Jan. 8, 2009.
2A #10 Heritage Christian (9-7) at 3A #11 Crawfordsville (13-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Rick Risinger, 113-15 in 5th year at Heritage Christian. Darren Haas, 121-70 in 9th year at Crawfordsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 81.97, 50th overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Crawfordsville, 75.2, 92nd overall, 20th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Heritage Christian defeated Indianapolis Chatard, 48-41, Jan. 15. Crawfordsville defeated Danville, 52-31, Jan. 12.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Heritage Christian 138-97, Crawfordsville 92-128.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Heritage Christian, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 75-46, Jan. 19, 2009.
2A #7 Indian Creek (14-1) at Triton Central (10-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Dan Burkman, 14-1 in 1st year at Indian Creek. Bryan Graham, 26-10 in 2nd year at Triton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indian Creek, 80.53, 59th overall, 6th in Class 2A. Triton Central, 74, 97th overall, 13th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Indian Creek defeated Waldron, 67-59, Jan. 16. Triton Central defeated New Palestine, 62-41, Jan. 14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indian Creek 6-0. Triton Central 3-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indian Creek 103-118, Triton Central 111-90.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Triton Central, 6-2.
LAST MEETING: Triton Central, 57-41, sectional, Feb. 10, 2009.
Seymour (12-3) at 4A #5 Jeffersonville (14-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Beth DeVinney, 106-62 in 9th year at Seymour, 160-90 in 14th year overall. Chad Gilbert, 186-40 in 10th year at Jeffersonville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jeffersonville, 95.34, 4th overall, 4th in Class 4A. Seymour, 88.82, 16th overall, 14th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Seymour defeated East Central, 73-28, Jan. 16. Jeffersonville defeated Jasper, 58-45, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Seymour 5-1. Jeffersonville 5-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Seymour 122-99, Jeffersonville 99-78.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Jeffersonville, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Jeffersonville, 61-56, Jan. 20, 2009.
1A #14 South Central (Elizabeth) (7-7) at 4A #2 Floyd Central (14-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Randall Schoen, 179-88 in 11th year at South Central (Elizabeth). Joe Voelker, 105-65 in 8th year at Floyd Central, 240-132 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Floyd Central, 94.68, 6th overall, 6th in Class 4A. South Central (Elizabeth), 70.08, 127th overall, 6th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Central (Elizabeth) lost to Austin, 73-55, Jan. 11. Floyd Central defeated Bedford North Lawrence, 65-58, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Central (Elizabeth) 3-2. Floyd Central 5-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: South Central (Elizabeth) 126-65, Floyd Central 102-74.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Floyd Central, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Floyd Central, 53-38, Dec. 30, 2009.
1A #5 Turkey Run (12-4) at 3A #8 Benton Central (12-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Sam Karr, 52-13 in 3rd year at Turkey Run. Pat Cole, 50-12 in 3rd year at Benton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Benton Central, 76.77, 83rd overall, 15th in Class 3A. Turkey Run, 70.9, 122nd overall, 5th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Turkey Run defeated Fountain Central, 56-24, Jan. 16. Benton Central lost to Gary West, 64-62, overtime, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Turkey Run 1-1. Benton Central 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Turkey Run 115-99, Benton Central 122-103.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Benton Central, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Benton Central, 70-58, Jan. 20, 2009.
Wednesday, Jan. 20
Two biggies …
4A #10 Decatur Central (14-3) at Pike (11-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: David Cupp, 65-62 in 6th year at Decatur Central. David Barlow (interim), 3-2 in 1st year at Pike.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 96.65, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Pike, 89.65, 15th overall, 13th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Decatur Central lost to Ben Davis, 54-34, Jan. 14. Pike lost to Bloomington South, 54-46, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Decatur Central 6-2. Pike 5-3.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Decatur Central 157-99, Pike 152-104.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Pike, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Pike, 44-42, Dec. 12, 2009.
Indianapolis Chatard (12-4) at 3A #15 Roncalli (9-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Bill Silvey, 23-15 in 2nd year at Indianapolis Chatard, 46-34 in 4th year overall. Sara Riedeman, 25-13 in 2nd year at Indianapolis Roncalli.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 82.1, 49th overall, 10th in Class 3A. Indianapolis Chatard, 76.02, 87th overall, 19th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Chatard lost to Heritage Christian, 48-41, Jan. 15. Indianapolis Roncalli defeated Indianapolis Lutheran, 53-29, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indianapolis Chatard 3-0. Indianapolis Roncalli 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indianapolis Chatard 127-127, Indianapolis Roncalli 134-89.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Roncalli, 47-41, Jan. 21, 2009.
Thursday, Jan. 21
Six biggies …
3A #11 Crawfordsville (13-2) at 2A #12 Tri-West Hendricks (10-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Darren Haas, 121-70 in 9th year at Crawfordsville. Brad Acton, 75-72 in 7th year at Tri-West, 92-76 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crawfordsville, 75.2, 92nd overall, 20th in Class 3A. Tri-West, 73.49, 101st overall, 14th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Crawfordsville defeated Danville, 52-31, Jan. 12. Tri-West lost to Lebanon, 64-52, Jan. 15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Crawfordsville 5-1. Tri-West 4-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Crawfordsville 92-128, Tri-West 86-110.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Crawfordsville, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Crawfordsville, 73-43, Jan. 8, 2009.
Evansville Mater Dei (10-6) at 3A #5 Evansville Memorial (11-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM CST.
COACHES: Steve Goans, 33-23 in 3rd year at Evansville Mater Dei. Bruce Dockery, 348-129 in 23rd year at Evansville Memorial.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Memorial, 83.81, 43rd overall, 9th in Class 3A. Evansville Mater Dei, 73.07, 105th overall, 15th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Evansville Mater Dei lost to Evansville Memorial, 65-45, Jan. 16. Evansville Memorial defeated Evansville Mater Dei, 65-45, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Evansville Mater Dei 6-0. Evansville Memorial 5-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Evansville Mater Dei 131-106, Evansville Memorial 100-101.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Evansville Memorial, 8-1.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Memorial, 65-45, Jan. 16, 2010.
Indianapolis Lutheran (7-5) at 1A #6 Waldron (13-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Joe Morgan, 31-47 in 4th year at Indianapolis Lutheran. Brad Gossett, 79-48 in 6th year at Waldron, 89-82 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Waldron, 68.98, 135th overall, 8th in Class 1A. Indianapolis Lutheran, 61.29, 200th overall, 20th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Lutheran lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 53-29, Jan. 16. Waldron lost to Indian Creek, 67-59, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indianapolis Lutheran 3-2. Waldron 5-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indianapolis Lutheran 85-89, Waldron 115-116.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Waldron, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Waldron, 56-46, Jan. 22, 2009.
Loogootee (8-5) at Northeast Dubois (8-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Dave Smith, 30-25 in 3rd year at Loogootee. Alan Matheis, 141-70 in 9th year at Northeast Dubois.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Loogootee, 66.47, 154th overall, 10th in Class 1A. Northeast Dubois, 66.11, 156th overall, 11th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Loogootee lost to Vincennes Rivet, 48-38, Jan. 14. Northeast Dubois lost to Barr-Reeve, 59-29, Jan. 14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Loogootee 5-2. Northeast Dubois 5-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Loogootee 96-86, Northeast Dubois 112-99.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Northeast Dubois, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Northeast Dubois, 52-46, Jan. 22, 2009.
1A #11 Randolph Southern (12-4) at 2A #1 Winchester (15-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Shane Osting, 59-24 in 4th year at Randolph Southern. Kirk Comer, 15-0 in 1st year at Winchester, 220-138 in 18th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winchester, 81.58, 52nd overall, 4th in Class 2A. Randolph Southern, 65.87, 159th overall, 13th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Randolph Southern defeated Union (Modoc), 68-32, Jan. 14. Winchester defeated Blue River, 68-28, Jan. 13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Randolph Southern 6-0. Winchester 6-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Randolph Southern 109-126, Winchester 108-114.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Winchester, 8-1.
LAST MEETING: Winchester, 55-47, Jan. 11, 2010.
Wood Memorial (8-7) at Forest Park (12-4)
GAME TIME: 8:00 PM EST.
COACHES: Johnnie Bartley, 131-148 in 12th year at Wood Memorial, 131-148 in 13th year overall. Marty Niehaus, 281-125 in 19th year at Forest Park.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Forest Park, 75.37, 90th overall, 12th in Class 2A. Wood Memorial, 64.51, 174th overall, 15th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Wood Memorial defeated South Knox, 61-46, Jan. 12. Forest Park lost to Barr-Reeve, 60-45, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wood Memorial 1-4. Forest Park 1-3.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Wood Memorial 128-98, Forest Park 148-98.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Forest Park, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Wood Memorial, 56-45, Jan. 22, 2009.
Friday, Jan. 22
One biggie …
4A #9 Bloomington North (16-1) at Pike (11-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Alana Harrington, 42-17 in 3rd year at Bloomington North. David Barlow (interim), 3-2 in 1st year at Pike.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bloomington North, 90.79, 12th overall, 10th in Class 4A. Pike, 89.65, 15th overall, 13th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington North defeated Franklin Central, 63-40, Jan. 16. Pike lost to Bloomington South, 54-46, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington North 5-1. Pike 5-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Bloomington North 135-124, Pike 152-104.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Bloomington North, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington North, 53-37, Jan. 23, 2009.
Saturday, Jan. 23
Five biggies …
4A #13 Center Grove (10-4) at 3A #1 Ben Davis (16-0)
GAME TIME: 1:30 PM EST (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Shawn Sanders, 10-4 in 1st year at Center Grove. Stan Benge, 484-125 in 25th year at Ben Davis.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 109.97, 1st overall, 1st in Class 4A. Center Grove, 90.77, 13th overall, 11th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Center Grove lost to North Central (Indianapolis), 59-42, Jan. 14. Ben Davis defeated Warren Central, 61-37, Jan. 15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Center Grove 3-4. Ben Davis 7-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Center Grove 136-85, Ben Davis 161-94.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Tied, 3-3.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 87-50, Jan. 24, 2009.
Fishers (12-4) at 2A #10 Heritage Christian (9-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Michael Gaines, 61-25 in 4th year at Fishers, 110-45 in 7th year overall. Rick Risinger, 113-15 in 5th year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 88.61, 17th overall, 15th in Class 4A. Heritage Christian, 81.97, 50th overall, 3rd in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Fishers defeated Westfield, 47-44, 2 overtimes, Jan. 16. Heritage Christian defeated Indianapolis Chatard, 48-41, Jan. 15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fishers 2-0. Heritage Christian 1-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fishers 140-107, Heritage Christian 138-97.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Heritage Christian, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 59-48, overtime, Jan. 10, 2009.
3A #7 Fort Wayne Elmhurst (11-4) vs. 2A #4 Oak Hill (12-2)
GAME TIME: 12:45 PM EST, Wigwam.
COACHES: Mark Redding, 168-147 in 15th year at Fort Wayne Elmhurst. Todd Law, 111-27 in 6th year at Oak Hill.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 85.49, 33rd overall, 7th in Class 3A. Oak Hill, 79.4, 67th overall, 7th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Fort Wayne Elmhurst defeated Fort Wayne North, 58-35, Jan. 15. Oak Hill defeated Eastbrook, 62-37, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort Wayne Elmhurst 121-104, Oak Hill 94-120.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Oak Hill, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Oak Hill, 71-56, Jan. 21, 2009.
3A #3 Hamilton Heights (13-1) at 2A #8 Taylor (15-2)
GAME TIME: 1:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Kurt Ogden, 51-26 in 4th year at Hamilton Heights, 134-77 in 10th year overall. Dennis Bentzler, 195-155 in 17th year at Taylor.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 87.41, 21st overall, 3rd in Class 3A. Taylor, 75.89, 89th overall, 11th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton Heights defeated Eastern (Greentown), 71-36, Jan. 16. Taylor defeated Maconaquah, 82-57, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hamilton Heights 8-0. Taylor 7-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Hamilton Heights 110-102, Taylor 129-130.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Taylor, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Taylor, 69-44, Jan. 24, 2009.
North Central (Indianapolis) (8-8) at Lawrence North (10-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WJEL, 89.3 FM).
COACHES: Alan Vickrey, 189-105 in 13th year at North Central (Indianapolis), 453-234 in 31st year overall. Kevin Sweeney, 10-4 in 1st year at Lawrence North, 85-26 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence North, 87.25, 22nd overall, 19th in Class 4A. North Central (Indianapolis), 86.83, 23rd overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: North Central (Indianapolis) lost to Fenwick (Ill.), 70-33, Jan. 16. Lawrence North defeated Terre Haute South, 80-46, Jan. 16.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Central (Indianapolis) 3-4. Lawrence North 4-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: North Central (Indianapolis) 132-71, Lawrence North 129-91.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: North Central (Indianapolis), 5-4.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence North, 55-45, sectional, Feb. 11, 2009.