BOYS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Panthers upset Brownstown for fifth straight win
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022By GREG MENGELT Corydon Central entered Saturday’s Mid-Southern Conference showdown against Brownstown Central on a 4-game winning streak. Still, few expected the Panthers to upset first-place Brownstown Central. After all, this is the same Corydon team that lost five of its first seven games this season. But it’s really not the same team. Several pieces […]
GIRLS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Eagles beat Scottsburg for 18th straight win
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022By GREG MENGELT As you’d expect, Lanesville has spent most of its season beating up on other small schools. However, Class A No. 2 Eagles, who’ve won 18 games in a row entering the postseason, scored a big 43-37 win over Salem last week then won 39-28 at Scottsburg for the Hoosier Hills Hoops Win […]
BOYS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Balanced Lions pull off upset at Providence
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022By GREG MENGELT Balanced and deadly accurate at the foul line, Rock Creek upset Providence 71-64 on Saturday night. It’s the Lions’ first win ever over the Pioneers. Rock Creek (6-6) had five players with at least nine points, went 22 for 26 from the free throw line and outscored the Pioneers 29-20 in the […]
GIRLS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Hot Mustangs knock off South Spencer
Tuesday, January 25th, 2022By GREG MENGELT Like a lot of teams in the days of Covid-19, New Washington has had a bit of an inconsistent season, filled with ups and downs. Lately, it’s been all ups for New Wash. After a 5-8 start to the season, the Mustangs have won six of their last seven games with the […]
BOYS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Pioneers earn rare win at Jeff
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022By GREG MENGELT Losses by Jeffersonville at Johnson Arena are rare. The Red Devils losing at home to Providence is even rarer. The Pioneers defeated the Devils 48-45 Friday with a strong defensive effort and some timely baskets. Their first win at Jeffersonville since 2008 is the Hoosier Hills Hoops Win of the Week. It’s […]
GIRLS’ WIN OF THE WEEK | Eagles remain hot with win at North Harrison
Wednesday, January 19th, 2022By GREG MENGELT Like a lot of local teams, Austin’s 2021-22 season has been inconsistent. The Eagles are currently 7-10 and they’ve already suffered a 7-game losing streak, but they’ve been good of late. Last Thursday, Austin won 59-42 at North Harrison (9-8) for its first Mid-Southern Conference win of the season. The victory is […]