Preview capsules for girls’ basketball contests scheduled for Friday, Nov. 19, 2021.

JEFFERSONVILLE (5-0) AT SILVER CREEK (3-0)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Silver Creek High School, Sellersburg.
• Coaches:
Jeffersonville — Missy Voyles (11-12 in second season at Jeff, 281-126 in 18th season overall).
Silver Creek — Scott Schoen (158-108 in 12th season at Silver Creek and overall).
• Rankings:
Silver Creek — No. 14 IBCA (single class); No. 2 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Most recent game:
Jeffersonville — Defeated Providence 65-25 (Nov. 16).
Silver Creek — Defeated Charlestown 54-37 (Nov. 17).
• Last 20 years: Jeffersonville 17-3. Silver Creek has won the last two meetings.
• Most recent meeting: December 1, 2020 — Silver Creek 54, at Jeffersonville 31.
• News and notes: Jeffersonville is 5-0 for the second time in three seasons. Last time the Red Devils started 5-0, they finished the season 14-11. The last time they started 5-0 before that, they won the state championship in 2011. … Elle Marble led Jeff with 21 points in its win over Providence. La’Kyra Johnson had 14 and Candace Singleton 13 in the win. … Jeff led the Pioneers 17-2 after one quarter and 29-11 at halftime. … After Charlestown beat up North Harrison, the Pirates had to have entered Wednesday’s game with confidence. How did the Dragons respond? By outscoring the Pirates 16-4 in the first quarter, 12-4 in the second and 17-8 in the third. It was domination. … Kynidi Mason-Striverson had 24 points in the win over Charlestown. Emme Rooney added 11 for the Dragons, who have now won 53 of their last 61 games.
• Outlook: This is a big early-season test for both teams but particularly Jeffersonville, which is still proving itself. That was also the case for Charlestown earlier this week and the Pirates were no contest for Silver Creek. That will probably be the case Friday.
• JohnHarrell.net prediction: Silver Creek 60, Jeffersonville 38.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 71, Jeffersonville 50.

EASTERN (3-1, 1-1 MSC) AT SALEM (2-1, 0-0)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Brooks Memorial Gymnasium, Salem.
• Coaches:
Eastern — Michael McBride (222-116 in 15th season at Eastern and overall).
Salem — Jerry Hickey (139-66 in ninth season at Salem and overall).
• Rankings:
Eastern — Class 2A No. 7 (ICGSA).
Salem — No. 19 IBCA (single class); No. 5 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Most recent game:
Eastern — Won at Austin 46-22 (Nov. 13).
Salem — Lost at Jennings County 61-37 (Nov. 11).
• Last 20 years: 12-12. Salem has won the last four matchups with the Musketeers. In the last 20 years, neither team has beaten the other more than four times in a row.
• Most recent meeting: Nov. 20, 2020 — Salem 61, at Eastern 42.
• News and notes: Its 3-1 start equals Eastern’s best start since its 21-7 season in 2018-19. … The Musketeers held Madison to 7 points or fewer in all four quarters Tuesday. … Three Eastern players — Kaylee McKinley (11), Kyia McKinley (10) and Ava Sowder (10) scored in double figures against Austin. … This is the Mid-Southern Conference opener for Salem, which is 33-3 in its last 36 conference games. … Salem will have 8 days off between its last game and this rivalry game. … Prior to the loss to Jennings County, the Lions had a 13-game winning streak against the Hoosier Hills Conference.
• Outlook: Like we said in the power poll this week, lots of teams are going to get beat far worse than the Lions did by Jennings County. The Panthers are legit. Salem still is, as well.
• JohnHarrell.net prediction: Salem 52, Eastern 38.
• Greg’s pick: Salem 60, Eastern 45.

NEW WASHINGTON (2-3, 0-0 SAC) AT HENRYVILLE (2-3, 0-0)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gymnasium, Henryville.
• Coaches:
New Washington — Kirsti Holloway (57-86 in seventh season at New Wash and overall).
Henryville — Tuesday Guernsey (17-30 in third season at Henryville and overall).
• Most recent game:
New Washington — Defeated Christian Academy 60-23 (Nov. 13).
Henryville — Lost at Switzerland County 52-21 (Nov. 13).
• Last 20 years: Henryville 15-7. The Hornets won 6 of the last 8 meetings against the Mustangs.
• Most recent meeting: Nov. 20, 2020 — At New Washington 66, Henryville 29.
• News and notes: This is the Southern Athletic Conference opener for both teams. … New Washington has scored at least 60 points in 3 of its first 5 games. . … Kaiden James had 32 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists in the Mustangs’ win over Christian Academy. … New Wash’s game against Austin, scheduled for Nov. 16, has been postponed. A makeup date has not been announced. … Henryville was shut out in the third quarter of its loss at Switzerland County. … Hillary White scored 14 of the Hornets’ 24 points in Vevay.
• Outlook: New Washington fans have to like what they’ve seen out of their Mustangs so far. The 2-3 record is one thing, but New Wash was also competitive with North Decatur and Scottsburg.
• JohnHarrell.net prediction: New Washington 52, Henryville 31.
• Greg’s pick: New Washington 49, Henryville 33.

AUSTIN (1-3) AT PAOLI (1-3)
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Paoli High School.
• Coaches:
Austin — Jared Petersen (232-167 in 17th season at Austin and overall).
Paoli — Donavan Crews (11-9 in second season at Paoli and overall).
• Most recent game:
Austin — Lost to Eastern 46-22 (Nov. 13).
Paoli — Lost at Corydon Central 74-44 (Nov. 16).
• Last 20 years: Austin 14-11. Paoli has won 4 of the last 5 over the Eagles.
• Most recent meeting: Nov. 27, 2020 — At Austin 52, Paoli 49 (OT).
• News and notes: Austin has dropped three straight against three pretty good teams since opening the season with a win over Madison. The Eagles lost all three games by double figures. … Paoli’s first 4 opponents are a combined 16-9. … Junior Jackie Crews is the Rams’ leader. The point guard averages 17 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.3 steals.
• Outlook: We still believe Austin is better than its record and its recent performance. This is the Eagles’ chance to prove it on the road.
• JohnHarrell.net prediction: Paoli 48, Austin 37.
• Greg’s pick: Austin 39, Paoli 38.