By GREG MENGELT
But it won’t be easy. The Class A No. 2 Eagles (21-1) close their regular season at one of the area’s toughest gyms when they go to Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium to take on Scottsburg (10-10).
“Scottsburg has a very rich and successful tradition for winning,” Lanesville coach Angie Hinton said. “Two years ago we traveled up there to play against the legendary coach Donna Cheatham but unfortunately, she was unable to be there due to an injury. It is a valuable experience for our kids to play in venues that have so much tradition.”
Lanesville is 11-1 against teams from larger classes this season. Its lone loss came against Corydon Central inn November. Since then, the Eagles have beaten big programs like New Albany, Floyd Central, Eastern and Salem.
Lanesville is expected to complete for sectional, regional, semistate and perhaps a state championship beginning next week at the sectional at New Washington. The Eagles open the postseason next Tuesday against Rock Creek with Borden awaiting the winner for Friday night’s semifinals.
“This type of game and atmosphere, especially late in the season, will hopefully prepare us better for the upcoming IHSAA tournament,” Hinton said.
Scottsburg is 10-10 against one of the area’s toughest schedules. The Warriorettes have a regular-season game left on their schedule. They host Madison (11-7) on Saturday afternoon before opening the sectional Tuesday against defending Class 3A state champion Silver Creek (20-2).
“We have been very inconsistent this year and will need to play a solid, focused game,” said second-year Scottsburg coach Carrie Daniels, the former head coach at Austin Peay University. “We are going to have to handle pressure and make good decisions from baseline to baseline. With two regular-season games remaining, we need to find some momentum heading in to sectional play.”
GAME OF THE NIGHT
LANESVILLE AT SCOTTSBURG
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Records:
Lanesville 21-1. The Eagles have won 17 games in a row.
Scottsburg 10-10. The Warriorettes have lost three straight.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Angie Hinton (83-16 in fourth season at Lanesville, 256-89 in 15th season overall)
Scottsburg — Carrie Daniels (18-25 in second season at Scottsburg, 121-81 in seventh season overall)
• Rankings:
Lanesville — No. 2 ICGSA (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 50, No. 2 Class A
Scottsburg — No. 112, No. 32 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Defeated Salem 43-37 (Jan. 18)
Scottsburg — Lost at Jeffersonville 54-46 (Jan. 25)
• Last 20 years: 1-1.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 29, 2021 — At Lanesville 73, Scottsburg 49.
• News & notes: Lanesville — a heavy sectional favorite — opens its postseason against Rock Creek (8-8) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at New Washington. … The Warriorettes open the North Harrison Sectional against defending Class 3A state champion Silver Creek (20-2) on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.
• John Harrell prediction: Lanesville 50, Scottsburg 39.
• Sagarin projection: Lanesville by 10.
• Outlook: Tough road game for Lanesville heading into the postseason. Scottsburg is probably better than any team the Eagles will see until at least the regional.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 53, Scottsburg 47.
CORYDON CENTRAL AT MADISON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Connor K. Salm Gymnasium, Madison H.S. (743 Clifty Dr., Madison)
• Records:
Corydon Central 18-2. The Panthers have won six straight.
Madison 10-7. The Cubs have lost their last two games.
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (28-13 season at Corydon Central, 147-106 season overall)
Madison — Sonja Bowyer (47-42 in fourth season at Madison)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 12 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 53, No. 12 Class 3A
Madison — No. 100, No. 28 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Defeated Floyd Central 68-65, OT (Jan. 22)
Madison — Lost at Silver Creek 76-43 (Jan. 11)
• Last 20 years: Madison 10-8. The Cubs have won the last four games in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 16, 2021 — Madison 53, at Corydon Central 52..
• News & notes: The Panthers open the Class 3A North Harrison Sectional in Tuesday’s only game at 7 p.m. against Charlestown (17-5). The Panthers beat the Pirates 61-52 in overtime on Dec. 21. … Madison has games the next three days to close the regular season before facing host North Harrison (9-10) in the opening round of the Class 3A sectional on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 52, Madison 43.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 7.
• Outlook: The Panthers should win their 19th game, but it won’t be easy.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 55, Madison 51.
