By GREG MENGELT

Charlestown held Jeffersonville to 22 percent shooting and just 28 points in Tuesday’s 14-point victory at Johnson Arena.

It was the Pirates’ first road win over the Red Devils in over 30 years.

“Jeff was a big win,” Charlestown coach Scott Matthews said. “When you beat Jeff, it’s a step in the right direction.”

Now the Pirates have an even bigger challenge in Tuesday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night. Charlestown (9-2) hosts Corydon Central (11-1) in a big Mid-Southern Conference showdown. The Pirates have won six games in a row. The Panthers have won four straight. Both have just one conference loss. Both of those losses came against defending Class 3A state champion Silver Creek.

Corydon features junior Ava Weber, who enters the contest at 18.8 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 2.5 assists per game.

“It starts with Weber and finishes with Weber with a lot of Weber in between,” Matthews said. “She’s a real good athlete. Big, strong. Real good athletes. And they have a lot of good parts around her.”

Like usual, Charlestown had a balanced attack against Jeff. Junior Laney Hawkins and junior Tatum McFarland scored 11 points apiece, sophomore Maddie Nipper and sophomore Kennedy Coleman each scored 7 and senior Demaria King contributed 6 points to the Pirate victory.

“I think the thing with Charlestown is the whole is better than the parts,” Matthews said.

GAME OF THE NIGHT
CORYDON CENTRAL (11-1, 4-1 MSC) AT CHARLESTOWN (9-2, 3-1)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charlestown Sports Arena (1 Pirate Place, Charlestown)
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (21-12 in second season at Corydon, 140-105 in 11th season overall)
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (75-54 in sixth season at Charlestown)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 10 AP (Class 3A).
Charlestown — No. 15 AP (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 55, No. 11 Class 3A
Charlestown — No. 54, No. 10 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Defeated Salem 48-44 (Dec. 10)
Charlestown — Won at Jeffersonville 42-28 (Dec. 14)
• Last 20 years: Corydon Central 14-7.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 2 — Corydon Central 42, at Charlestown 34.
• News & notes: — The Panthers shot 50 percent from the field (17 of 34) and made 9 of their 14 free throws in their big 4-point MSC win over Salem on Friday. … Corydon had four players with at least eight points in the victory over the Lions — Freshman Josie Vaughn led the way with 15, junior Bailey Orme had 11, sophomore Jaiden Cantrell finished with 9 and junior Ava Weber had 8 in the win. … Corydon’s game against South Central scheduled for Dec. 14 was rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 24. … Corydon’s team attended the Louisville-Kentucky women’s basketball game on Sunday at the KFC Yum! Center. The host Cardinals prevailed 64-58. … Corydon will open the Niehaus Lumber Classic at Vincennes Rivet with a first-round game against Tecumseh (7-4) at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 28. In the second round, the Panthers will face either Evansville Memorial (6-2) or Jasper (3-8) at 7 or 8:30 p.m. later that night. The final round will be played at 1 p.m. (seventh-place game), 2:45 p.m. (fifth), 5 p.m. (third) and 7 p.m. (championship game). Lafayette Central Catholic (9-2), Evansville Mater Dei (6-5), Eastern (8-3) and the host Patriots (9-1) are on the other half of the bracket. All 12 games in the tournament will be played at Vincennes University. … The Pirates held Jeffersonville to 22 percent shooting in last Tuesday’s 42-28 victory. It was Charlestown’s first win at Jeff in over 30 years. … The defensive effort against the Red Devils was the third time the Pirates have held an opponent under 30 points this season. … Charlestown will play twice on Tuesday, Dec. 28 in the first day of the Cheatham Classic at Meyer Gym. The Pirates will face Chatard (3-5) at 10 a.m. then against Lawrenceburg (8-4) at 1:30 p.m. Charlestown will face either East Central (6-1), Bloomington South (1-9) or the host Warriorettes (7-4) in the final round of Dec. 29.
• John Harrell prediction: Charlestown 48, Corydon Central 46.
• Sagarin projection: Charlestown by 4.
• Outlook: This is a big one and it’s going to be a close one. Corydon has already proven it can win big games on the road, but this will probably come down to which team executes down the stretch.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 50, Charlestown 49.

FLOYD CENTRAL (3-9) AT NORTH HARRISON (9-4)
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Coaches:
Floyd Central — Randy Gianfagna (23-56 in fourth season at Floyd)
North Harrison — Jamie Kolkmeier (21-10 in second season at North Harrison)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Floyd Central — No. 150, No. 61 Class 4A
North Harrison — No. 99, No. 28 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Floyd Central — Lost to Salem 44-42 (Dec. 18)
North Harrison — Defeated Salem 55-54, OT (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: Floyd Central 11-9. North Harrison has won the last 7 games vs. the Highlandes.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 22, 2020 — North Harrison 58, at Floyd Central 40.
• News & notes: Gianfagna and Kolkmeier were the boys’ head coaches for Corydon Central in back-to-back stints. Gianfagna won four straight sectionals with the Panthers from 2001-2004, while Kolkmeier had six seasons with at least 17 wins for Corydon. … Last week’s win over Salem was the final game for senior Ali Saunders, who is graduating from North Harrison this winter. She finished her season at 20.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game. … Saunders and senior Diana Burgher combined for 43 of the Lady Cats’ 55 in their 1-point overtime victory. North Harrison shot over 50 percent from the field in the win.
• John Harrell prediction: North Harrison 48, Floyd Central 44.
• Sagarin projection: North Harrison by 11.
• Outlook: We like Floyd’s chances of pulling off the upset on the road.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 51, North Harrison 50.

PROVIDENCE (3-10) AT BREBEUF (3-5)
• Time: 6:30 p.m.
• Location: Brebeuf Jesuit H.S. (2801 W. 86th St., Indianapolis)
• Coaches:
Providence — Brad Burden (162-158 in 14th season at Providence)
Brebeuf — Erin Miller (20-53 in fourth season at Brebeuf)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Providence — No. 311, No. 80 Class 2A
Brebeuf — No. 246, No. 69 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Providence — Defeated Southwestern 47-33 (Dec. 18)
Brebeuf — Lost at Roncalli 56-25 (Dec. 17)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: Providence trailed Austin just 25-18 at halftime before being outscored 35-22 in the second half of last Tuesday’s 20-point loss. Grace Denis hit five 3-pointers and finished with 15 points to lead the Pioneers. … Brebeuf scores just 42.9 points per game and its top scorer is sophomore Josie Studley at 8.6 points per game.
• John Harrell prediction: Brebeuf 45, Providence 35.
• Sagarin projection: Brebeuf by 15.
• Outlook: Expect Providence to hang with the Braves.
• Greg’s pick: Brebeuf 40, Providence 33.

CLARKSVILLE (2-11) AT SOUTHWESTERN (3-10)
• Time: 6 p.m. (varsity only)
• Location: Clarksville H.S. Main Gymnasium (800 Dr. Dot Lewis Drive, Clarksville)
• Coaches:
Clarksville — Amanda Carmichael (10-27 in second season at second, 70-121 in ninth season overall)
Southwestern — Brian Crank (3-10 in first season at Southwestern)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Clarksville — No. 372, No. 96 Class 2A
Southwestern — No. 322, No. 81 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Clarksville — Lost to Austin 65-18 (Dec. 16)
Southwestern — Lost at Providence 47-33 (Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Southwestern 6-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 2 — Southwestern 50, at Clarksville 26.
• News & notes: Junior Dahja Gaines leads Clarksville at 13 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 assists per game. … Sophomore Ashley Fulton (11), junior Emma Long (10) and senior Kylie Eccles (9) scored 30 of the Rebels’ 39 points in an 44-39 overtime loss at Borden last Tuesday.
• John Harrell prediction: Southwestern 49, Clarksville 30.
• Sagarin projection: Southwestern by 14.
• Outlook: Southwestern pulls away for a comfortable win.
• Greg’s pick: Southwestern 51, Clarksville 34.

DUGGER UNION (1-6) AT HENRYVILLE (2-7)
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Location: urnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Coaches:
Dugger Union — Lyndsay Adams (4-11 in first season at Dugger Union)
Henryville — Tuesday Guernsey (17-34 in third season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Dugger Union — No. 384
Henryville — No. 336, No. 94 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Dugger Union — Lost at Cannelton 47-22 (Dec. 18)
Henryville — Lost to West Washington 32-22 (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: Henryville 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 4, 2020 — Henryville 40, Dugger Union 27
• News & notes: Henryville still has three games left this month. After Tuesday’s game against the Bulldogs, the Hornets host South Decatur (3-9) on Wednesday and Crawford County (4-9) on Dec. 28. … The Bulldogs have had four games postponed this season. … Senior Stormy Kinnaird averages 19.5 of Union’s 29.1 points per game.
• John Harrell prediction: Henryville 62, Dugger Union 15.
• Sagarin projection: Henryville by 26.
• Outlook: Dugger Union lost to Cannelton by 25 points. This is going to be ugly.
• Greg’s pick: Henryville 48, Dugger Union 14.

BORDEN (8-4) AT PERRY CENTRAL (3-11)
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Perry Central H.S. (18677 Old State Road 37, Leopold)
• Coaches:
Borden — Matt Vick (42-60 in fifth season at Borden)
Perry Central — R.T. Elliott (22-61 in fourth season at Perry Central)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Borden — No. 317, No. 58 Class A
Perry Central — No. 304, No. 79 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Borden — Won at Milan 57-43 (Dec. 18)
Perry Central — Lost to Heritage Hills 60-44 (PSC Holiday Classic, championship game, Dec. 18)
• Last 20 years: Perry Central 2-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 2 — Perry Central 32, at Borden 26.
• News & notes: Borden shut out Southwestern in overtime for a 44-39 victory last Tuesday. The Braves outscored the Rebels 27-24 in the second half to get to overtime. Emily Cissell scored 22 points and Paige Robinson and Claire Hall scored six apiece in the victory.
• John Harrell prediction: Perry Central 46, Borden 39.
• Sagarin projection: Perry Central by 7.
• Outlook: Borden will find a way to win this road game.
• Greg’s pick: Borden 51, Perry Central 48.

SPRINGS VALLEY (9-4) AT WEST WASHINGTON (8-4)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Coaches:
Springs Valley — Marty Niehaus (69-39 in fifth season at Springs Valley, 441-227 in 30th season overall)
West Washington — Matthew Myers (16-19 in second season at West Washington)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Springs Valley — No. 245, No. 32 Class A
West Washington — No. 275, No. 41 Class A
• Most recent game:
Springs Valley — Defeated Loogootee 36-28 (Dec. 18)
West Washington — Won at Henryville 32-22 (Dec. 16)
• Last 20 years: Springs Valley 16-6.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 22, 2020 — At West Washington 54, Springs Valley 46.
• John Harrell prediction: Springs Valley 38, West Washington 36.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 1.
• Outlook: West Washington has the home court, so we’ll take the Senators in a razor-thin contest.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 45, Springs Valley 43.