By GREG MENGELT

CLASS A WEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL
• Schedule:
Semifinal — Tecumseh (16-8) vs. Trinity Lutheran (16-8), 10:30 a.m.
Semifinal — Lanesville (25-1) vs. Vincennes Rivet (20-6), approximately 12:30 p.m.
Championship (Friday) — Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.
• Favorites: Lanesville. Rivet has the history and Tecumseh has the bragging rights, but the Eagles are still the heavy favorites at West Washington.
• Serious contenders: Tecumseh and Rivet. If Lanesville should stumble, either the Braves or Patriots will likely be there to take the title.
• Outside contenders: Trinity Lutheran. The Cougars aren’t as good as they have been lately, but they definitely have a shot at beating Tecumseh and winning the regional.

CLASS 2A CRAWFORD COUNTY SECTIONAL
• Schedule:
Semifinal — Eastern (15-11) vs. Forest Park (22-3), 10 a.m.
Semifinal — North Knox (20-6) vs. South Ripley (18-8), approximately noon
Championship (Friday) — Semifinal winners, 7 p.m.
• Favorites: Forest Park. The Rangers have the best chance of winning the regional, but it won’t be easy getting past Eastern.
• Serious contenders: Eastern. If the Musketeers win Saturday morning, they become the regional favorites.
• Outside contenders: North Knox and South Ripley. Whoever wins Saturday’s second semifinal will put themselves in position to be surprise regional champions.

CLASS 3A CHARLESTOWN REGIONAL
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Schedule:
Semifinal — Vincennes (17-8) vs. Gibson Southern (18-7), 10:30 a.m.
Semifinal — Silver Creek (23-2) vs. Rushville (17-9), approximately 12:30 p.m.
Championship (Friday) — Semifinal winners, 7:30 p.m.
• Favorites: Silver Creek. It’s not close. The Dragons should win this.
• Serious contenders: Vincennes, Gibson Southern and Rushville. Seems like the Alices, Titans and Lions are all about even. If Silver Creek is upset, any of the other three could win it.

CLASS 4A JEFFERSONVILLE SECTIONAL
• Schedule:
Semifinal — Franklin (25-1) vs. East Central (22-4), 10 a.m.
Semifinal — Bedford North Lawrence (23-2) vs. Castle (19-4), approximately noon
Championship (Friday) — Semifinal winners, 8 p.m.
• Favorites: Franklin. It’s close between Franklin and BNL — ranked second and third in the state, respectively.
• Serious contenders: Bedford North Lawrence and East Central. The Stars and Trojans have been among the state’s best teams all season.
• Outside contenders: Castle. It’s not like the Knights will be pushovers, but it seems like they’re the clear No. 4 team in this regional.

By GREG MENGELT

The Dragons are the defending state champions, are 23-2 (easily the best record in the regional) and will be the only ranked team Saturday in Charlestown.

Still, veteran Silver Creek coach Scott Schoen knows getting past sectional champions Rushville (17-9), Gibson Southern (18-7) and Vincennes (17-8) are all capable of beating good teams.

It starts Saturday, following the regional opener between Gibson Southern and Vincennes, against a Rushville team coming off the program’s 33rd sectional championship.

“We approach it the same way every game,” Schoen said. “Just stay prepared and stay loose. We know there’s more to this game. As silly as it sounds, it’s one game at a time from this point. We just want to get to Saturday night.”

The Lions are balanced and like to shoot 3-pointers. Their leading scorer is senior Annika Marlow at 10.9 points per game. They have six players averaging at least 4.7 points per game and four player who shoot at least 32 percent from behind the 3-point arc.

“They’re guard-loaded,” Schoen said. “It’s going to be like guarding the Golden State Warriors. They don’t have a lot of size, but they can all shoot it. We’re going to have to really guard and contest 3-point shots and rebound misses. They play a lot bigger than their size.”

Rushville has won seven of its last eight games, including a 44-38 overtime win over Greensburg to capture the sectional crown. The Lions are playing for their 12th regional championship. They were state finalists in 1981, 1985, 1993 and 2010. Coach Melissa Marlow, who Schoen calls a “future Hall of Famer,” has 325 wins in 22 seasons at Rushville.

“They’re a blue blood as far as Indiana high school basketball goes,” Schoen said. “They’re used to winning championships.”

Meanwhile, fourth-ranked Silver Creek, which beat Rushville 54-45 in last year’s regional championship, is playing for its second regional title. The Dragons won their first last year when they won the 3A state championship.

“I told the girls today, ‘You’ve earned all this,’” Schoen recalled. “Nobody thought we’d be where we are right now and they’ve gone out and earned everything.”

CLASS A WEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL

Second-ranked Lanesville (25-1) enters its regional at West Washington as the favorites, but not to the degree that Silver Creek is.

While the Eagles are one the favorites to win the whole Class A tournament, their field Saturday is much tougher than Silver Creek’s.

First-round opponent Vincennes Rivet (20-6) is ranked sixth in the state and has won the regional eight times in the last 13 years. If the Eagles get past the Patriots, they’ll face either No. 11 Trinity Lutheran (16-8) or No. 7 Tecumseh (16-8) in Saturday evening’s championship round.

Lanesville, which has won 21 games in a row after taking the program’s third consecutive sectional title Tuesday, beat Trinity Lutheran by 23 points on Jan. 11, but the Cougars aren’t expected to be the Eagles’ opponent. That would be Tecumseh, which ended Lanesville’s dream of a state championship last February, 63-60 at Springs Valley.

Lanesville has never won a regional championship.

Eastern (15-11) is the only local team not favored to bring home a regional championship Saturday.

But don’t count out the Musketeers, who have always seems to play their best basketball of the season in the postseason in the 15 years under head coach Michael McBride, will be playing for the program’s second regional title. The Musketeers won the 2017 championship en route to the 2A state title.

Eastern drew the favorite, Forest Park, in the opener at 10 a.m. at Crawford County. The Rangers are 22-3, have won eight in a row and are the only team in the regional ranked in the top 10 at No. 8. Forest Park will try to win its first regional title in 22 years.

If the Musketeers can pull off the upset Saturday morning, they’ll face either North Knox (20-6) or South Ripley (18-8) in Saturday evening’s championship. An Eastern upset of Forest Park would make the Musketeers a slight favorite in the championship game, according to the algorithm-based Sagarin Ratings.

CLASS 3A CHARLESTOWN REGIONAL
SEMIFINAL
SILVER CREEK VS. RUSHVILLE
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Charlestown Sports Arena (1 Pirate Place, Charlestown)
• Records:
Silver Creek 23-2. The Dragons have won three straight games and 11 of their last 12.
Rushville 17-9. The Lions have won three in a row and seven of their last eight.
• Coaches:
Silver Creek — Scott Schoen (178-110 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
Rushville — Melissa Marlow (325-207 in 22nd season at Rushville)
• Rankings:
Silver Creek — No. 12 IBCA (single class); No. 4 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Silver Creek — No. 18, No. 3 Class 3A
Rushville — No. 88, No. 24 Class 3A
• Sectional championship:
Silver Creek — Defeated Corydon Central 65-56 (North Harrison Sectional)
Rushville — Defeated Greensburg 44-38, OT (Greensburg Sectional)
• Regional titles (most recent): Silver Creek 1 (2021); Rushville 11 (2013).
• Regional championship: vs. Vincennes (17-8) or Gibson Southern (18-7), 7:30 p.m.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 13, 2021 — Silver Creek 54, Rushville 45 (Class 3A Charlestown Regional championship)
• John Harrell prediction: Silver Creek 56, Rushville 38.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 18.
• Outlook: It’s hard to imagine the Dragons losing Saturday. No matter what happens, what a great title defense it’s been for Silver Creek.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 60, Rushville 46.

CLASS A WEST WASHINGTON REGIONAL
LANESVILLE VS. VINCENNES RIVET
• Time: 12:30 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
Lanesville 25-1. The Eagles have a 21-game winning streak.
Rivet 20-6. The Patriots have won four in a row and five of their last six.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Angie Hinton (87-16 in fourth season at Lanesville, 260-89 in 15th season overall)
Rivet — Rick Marshall (105-25 in fifth season at Rivet, 471-125 in 25th season overall)
• Rankings:
Lanesville — No. 2 ICGSA (Class A).
Rivet — No. 6 ICGSA (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 50, No. 2 Class A
Rivet — No. 108, No. 7 Class A
• Sectional championship:
Lanesville — Defeated New Washington 63-38 (New Washington Sectional)
Rivet — Defeated Barr-Reeve 32-19 (North Daviess Sectional)
• Regional titles (most recent): Lanesville 0; Rivet 8 (2019).
• Regional championship: vs. No. 7 Tecumseh (16-8) or No. 11 Trinity Lutheran (16-8), 7:30 p.m.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 9, 2019 — Rivet 70, Lanesville 33 (Springs Valley Regional)
• John Harrell prediction: Lanesville 46, Rivet 34.
• Sagarin projection: Lanesville by 12.
• Outlook: Lanesville beats Rivet and cruises to its first regional title.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 59, Rivet 49.

CLASS 2A CRAWFORD COUNTY REGIONAL
EASTERN VS. FOREST PARK
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Location: Ron Ferguson Gymnasium, Crawford County H.S. (1130 South State Road 66, Marengo)
• Records:
Eastern 15-11. The Musketeers have won four straight games.
Forest Park 22-3. The Rangers have won eight straight and 11 of their last 12.
• Coaches:
Eastern — Michael McBride (234-126 in 15th season at Eastern)
Forest Park — Tony Hasenour (100-48 in sixth season at Forest Park)
• Rankings:
Forest Park — No. 8 ICGSA (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Eastern — No. 114, No. 21 Class 2A
Forest Park — No. 78, No. 11 Class 2A
• Sectional championship:
Eastern — Defeated Austin 44-38 (Crawford County Sectional)
Forest Park — Defeated Southridge 42-24 (Forest Park Sectional)
• Regional titles (most recent): Eastern 1 (2017); Forest Park 1 (2000).
• Regional championship: vs. North Knox (20-6) or South Ripley (18-8), 7 p.m.
• Most recent meeting: First matchup.
• John Harrell prediction: Forest Park 45, Eastern 40.
• Sagarin projection: Forest Park by 5.
• Outlook: I expect the Musketeers to be right there in the end, but I have to take Forest Park in a close one.
• Greg’s pick: Forest Park 44, Eastern 37.

By GREG MENGELT

Coleman struggled from the field, going 3 for 9 overall and missing both of his 3-point attempts, but he finished with seven points and had four rebounds, two assists and two steals as the Wolf Pack snapped a 6-game losing streak to improve to 10-13 overall and 4-8 in the MWC.

Senior guard Desmond Cambridge and junior guard Grant Sherfield combined for 51 points in the win. Cambridge had team bests of 27 points and nine rebounds, while Sherfield — the team’s top scorer on the season at 17.9 points per game — finished with 24 points, five assists and three rebounds.

Utah State senior forward Brandon Horvath had a big night with 29 points and eight boards in defeat. The Aggies have lost two in a row following a 5-game winning streak. They’re now 15-11 overall and 6-7 in conference play.

The Wolf Pack will try to start a winning streak Wednesday when they host San Jose State, which is 7-16 overall, is winless in the Moutain West and has lost 12 games in a row against Division I opponents. Tipoff is scheduled for 10 p.m. and will air on FS1. It’s the first of back-to-back game against the Spartans.

By GREG MENGELT

New Albany (9-7) has six games in the next 15 days — all against teams that present different challenges. It’s starts this weekend with trips to rivals Providence (13-4) and two-time defending state champion Silver Creek (7-10) and continues next week with games against rival Jeffersonville (5-8), BNL (8-8) and a trip to Evansville to face Central (7-8).

“As always, we have to be ready for the first game,” Shannon said Thursday evening. “We’ve been focusing on Providence all week.”

The Pioneers come into Friday’s contest at the Larkin Center having won seven of their last eight games.

“They play tenacious (defense) and they play well together,” Shannon said of the Pioneers. “Kaelin is a nice player and Williams is obviously a nice player, but they have several kids who can score. They’re very team-oriented and that’s always a tough place to play.”

Providence has already topped last year’s win total with four regular-season games to play. The Pioneers will enter the Southwestern Sectional in a couple weeks as co-favorites with the host Rebels (11-5).

“This team has played good basketball for much of the year,” Providence head coach Ryan Miller said. “We have had some bright spots and some good wins. We were playing some of our best ball of the season for the first three weeks of January. Then we threw in a couple of disappointing performances and a rough loss (71-64 at home against Rock Creek) to finish the month. … This is a good team, though, and recently we have had some productive practices with positive energy, attitudes and solid effort. Our players are trying to step up their vocal leadership and that is a must if we want to become a great team capable of accomplishing our goals.”

The Pioneers could use a win over their 4A rival as March approaches.

“New Albany is a dangerous team with very talented, versatile and experienced players,” Miller said. “They have weapons and abilities on both ends that are challenging to deal with. We know they are well coached and we appreciate the opportunity to face teams of New Albany’s caliber.”

After a 4-5 start against a schedule that included No. 14 Zionsville, No. 9 Floyd Central, No. 3 Carmel and No. 7 Cathedral, the Bulldogs have won five of their last seven games, including recent wins over Evansville Reitz, Evansville North and Columbus East.

“It was very difficult early in the season against some top-notch teams,” Shannon said. “We’ve played much better lately, playing with more confidence. We had a great week of practice. Hopefully it carries over to this weekend.”

GAME OF THE NIGHT
NEW ALBANY AT PROVIDENCE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Larkin Center, Our Lady of Providence (707 Providence Way, Clarksville)
• Records:
New Albany 9-7. The Bulldogs have won five of their last seven games.
Providence 13-4. The Pioneers have won seven of their last eight games.
• Coaches:
New Albany — Jim Shannon (438-134 in 24th season at New Albany, 603-273 in 38th season overall)
Providence — Ryan Miller (43-20 in third season at Providence)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Albany — No. 67, No. 44 Class 4A
Providence — No. 150, No. 24 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
New Albany — Defeated Columbus East 59-51 (Feb. 5)
Providence — Won at South Central 51-39 (Feb. 7)
• Last 20 years: New Albany 17-3. The Bulldogs have won eight of their last nine vs. Providence.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — At New Albany 46, Providence 41 (OT).
• John Harrell prediction: New Albany 54, Providence 48.
• Sagarin projection: New Albany by 5.
• Outlook: Providence will have to play better than it has been to beat New Albany. The Pioneers are capable of that, but I’m taking the Bulldogs.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 61, Providence 51.

FLOYD CENTRAL AT MADISON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Connor K. Salm Gymnasium, Madison H.S. (743 Clifty Dr., Madison)
• Records:
Floyd Central 15-2. The Highlanders are on a 10-game winning streak and have won 12 of their last 13.
Madison 5-11. The Cubs have lost four straight and five of their last six.
• Coaches:
Floyd Central — Todd Sturgeon (137-42 in eighth season at Floyd)
Madison — Adam Stotts (5-11 in first season at Madison)
• Rankings:
Floyd Central — No. 9 IBCA (single class); No. 11 AP (Class 4A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Floyd Central — No. 8, No. 8 Class 4A
Madison — No. 228, No. 64 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Floyd Central — Won at Silver Creek (Feb. 9)
Madison — Lost to Lawrenceburg 48-41 (Feb. 8)
• Last 20 years: Floyd Central 13-8. The Highlanders have won 7 consecutive games against Madison.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — At Floyd Central 72, Madison 58.
• John Harrell prediction: Floyd Central 71, Madison 43.
• Sagarin projection: Floyd by 26.
• Outlook: Make it 11 in a row.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 61, Madison 41.

CORYDON CENTRAL AT EASTERN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Eastern H.S. (1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin)
• Records:
Corydon Central 12-6, 4-2 MSC. The Panthers have won six straight games and 10 of their last 11.
Eastern 14-2, 3-2 MSC. The Musketeers have won three in a row and 13 of their last 14.
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Joseph Hinton (33-32 in third season at Corydon)
Eastern — Chandler Prible (26-15 in second season at Eastern)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 13 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 110, No. 29 Class 3A
Eastern — No. 133, No. 19 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Won at Austin 89-71 (Feb. 10)
Eastern — Won at Henryville 44-40 (Feb. 2)
• Last 20 years: Corydon 15-5. The Panthers have a 4-game winning streak in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — At Corydon 68, Estern 53.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon 58, Eastern 57.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 2.
• Outlook: Wouldn’t surprise me if either team wins, but I’ll take the Panthers in an “upset.”
• Greg’s pick: Corydon 65, Eastern 58.

SILVER CREEK AT SCOTTSBURG
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Records:
Silver Creek 7-10, 1-3 MSC. The Dragons have lost their last two games and five of their last six.
Scottsburg 9-7, 4-2 MSC. The Warriors have lost their last two games and four of their last five.
• Coaches:
Silver Creek — Brandon Hoffman (208-83 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
Scottsburg — Eric Richardson (15-25 in second season at Scottsburg)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Silver Creek — No. 155, No. 43 Class 3A
Scottsburg — No. 117, No. 31 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Silver Creek — Lost to Floyd Central 75-47 (Feb. 9)
Scottsburg — Lost at Bloomington South 70-50 (Feb. 8)
• Last 20 years: Silver Creek 17-7.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 23, 2021 — Scottsburg 70, Silver Creek 65 (Jefferson County Invitational, consolation semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Scottsburg 60, Silver Creek 55.
• Sagarin projection: Scottsburg by 8.
• Outlook: I’ll take the Warriors to beat Silver Creek for the second time, but it might be a different story if the teams meet for a third time in March.
• Greg’s pick: Scottsburg 64, Silver Creek 61.

CRAWFORD COUNTY AT NORTH HARRISON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Crawford County 2-15. The Wolfpack have lost their last two games and eight of their last nine.
North Harrison 12-3. The Cougars have won four games in a row and eight of their last nine.
• Coaches:
Crawford County — Jerry Hanger Jr. (5-32 in second season at Crawford)
North Harrison — Lou Lefevre (48-13 in third season at North Harrison, 313-93 in 18th season overall)
• Rankings:
North Harrison — No. 13 AP (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crawford County — No. 346, No. 89 Class 2A
North Harrison — No. 55, No. 9 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Crawford County — Lost at West Washington 74-69, OT (Feb. 2)
North Harrison — Won at Charlestown 61-32 (Feb. 5)
• Last 20 years: Crawford County 13-9. North Harrison has won its last two matchups against the Wolfpack.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — North Harrison 62, at Crawford County 32.
• John Harrell prediction: North Harrison 71, Crawford County 34.
• Sagarin projection: North Harrison by 40.
• Outlook: If you’re looking to go to a competitive game Friday, stay away from Ramsey.
• Greg’s pick: North Harrison 67, Crawford County 33.

AUSTIN AT CHARLESTOWN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charlestown Sports Arena (1 Pirate Place, Charlestown)
• Records:
Austin 4-10, 1-4 MSC. The Eagles have lost two of their last three games.
Charlestown 5-13, 0-6 MSC. The Pirates have lost four of their last five.
• Coaches:
Austin — Randy Edwards (39-72 in fifth season at Austin)
Charlestown — Matt Lynch (5-13 in first season at Charlestown, 74-63 in sixth season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Austin — No. 302, No. 73 Class 2A
Charlestown — No. 301, No. 82 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Austin — Lost at Trinity Lutheran 72-57 (Feb. 5)
Charlestown — Lost to North Harrison 61-32 (Feb. 5)
• Last 20 years: Austin 11-9. The Eagles have won five games in a row against Charlestown.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 22, 2021 — At Austin 69, Charlestown 63.
• John Harrell prediction: Charlestown 57, Austin 55.
• Sagarin projection: Charlestown by 4.
• Outlook: A Charlestown win will leave Salem as the lone team without an MSC win.
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 59, Austin 52.

LANESVILLE AT NEW WASHINGTON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: James Matthews Gymnasium (a.k.a. The Jim), New Washington H.S. (226 N. Highway 62, New Washington)
• Records:
Lanesville 4-15, 0-3 SAC. The Eagles have lost three straight and five of their last six.
New Washington 5-11, 1-1 SAC. The Mustangs have won three of their last four games.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (291-224 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
New Washington — Kyle Brown (14-26 in second season at New Wash)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 316, No. 59 Class A 46
New Washington — No. 344, No. 64 Class A 45
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Lost to Rock Creek 54-43 (Feb. 9)
New Washington — Won at Medora 69-33 (Feb. 7)
• Last 20 years: Lanesville 19-4. The Eagles have won six in a row in the series.
• Most recent meeting: March 2, 2021 — Lanesville 53, New Washington 42 (Class A Borden Sectional first round)
• John Harrell prediction: Lanesville 54, New Washington 51.
• Sagarin projection: Lanesville by 1.
• Outlook: If you’re looking for the most competitive game Friday, you may want to make a trip to The Jim.
• Greg’s pick: New Washington 55, Lanesville 54.

CLARKSVILLE AT SALEM
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Brooks Memorial Gymnasium, Salem H.S. (700 N. Harrison St., Salem)
• Records:
Clarksville 4-13. The Generals have lost seven straight games.
Salem 4-11. The Lions have lost four consecutive games.
• Coaches:
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (4-13 in first season at Clarksville)
Salem — Duane Malloy (4-11 in first season at Salem)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Clarksville — No. 320, No. 77 Class 2A
Salem — No. 332, No. 88 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Clarksville — Lost to Switzerland County 60-55 (Feb. 9)
Salem — Lost at Paoli 65-36 (Feb. 9)
• Last 20 years: 10-10. Clarksville has won five in a row over Salem.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — At Clarksville 78, Salem 53.
• John Harrell prediction: Clarksville 60, Salem 55.
• Sagarin projection: Salem by 2.
• Outlook: The Lions have already equaled last year’s win total. I’m guessing they surpass it tonight, but it certainly won’t be easy.
• Greg’s pick: Salem 53, Clarksville 48.

SOUTH CENTRAL AT HENRYVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Records:
South Central 6-10, 2-1 SAC. The Rebels have won two of their last three games.
Henryville 4-12, 1-1 SAC. The Hornets have lost five games in a row.
• Coaches:
South Central — Greg Robinson (179-178 in 16th season at South Central, 201-241 in 20th season overall)
Henryville — Jared Hill (95-88 in eighth season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
South Central — No. 306, No. 54 Class A
Henryville — No. 298, No. 71 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
South Central — Lost to Providence 51-39 (Feb. 7)
Henryville — Lost at Christian Academy 45-39 (Feb. 8)
• Last 20 years: Henryville 15-6. The Hornets have won five of the last six vs. South Central.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — Henryville 65, at South Central 47.
• John Harrell prediction: Henryville 52, South Central 46.
• Sagarin projection: Henryville by 1.
• Outlook: I’ll take Henryville at home, but this is another one that could go either way.
• Greg’s pick: Henryville 51, South Central 49.

CROTHERSVILLE AT WEST WASHINGTON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
Crothersville 2-14. The Tigers have lost three straight and 12 of their last 13.
West Washington 5-11. The Senators have won four of their last six games.
• Coaches:
Crothersville — Bryant Layman (2-14 in first season at Crothersville)
West Washington — Clayton Sullivan (44-47 in fourth season at West Washington)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crothersville — No. 339, No. 93 Class A
West Washington — No. 313, No. 57 Class A
• Most recent game:
Crothersville — Lost to South Decatur 85-43 (Feb. 8)
West Washington — Lost at Borden 56-47 (Feb. 10)
• Last 20 years: West Washington 21-5.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 12, 2021 — West Washington 56, at Crothersville 44.
• John Harrell prediction: West Washington 73, Crothersville 38.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 35.
• Outlook: As many tough losses as West Washington had early in the year, it’s goo the they’re finally winning some of those games.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 70, Crothersville 48.

By GREG MENGELT

Sophomore Ahmad Price (Louisville/Valley) finished with 23 points — on 10 of 14 shooting — and six rebounds to pace the Grenadiers (13-14, 10-5 River States Conference).

Junior guards Anthony Wales Jr. (Louisville/Valley) and Glenn Hill Jr. (Louisville/Southern) scored 20 points apiece in the win. Hill also had six rebounds and four steals.

Junior guard Dionte Rains (Anderson) scored 17 points to pace the Red Wolves. Raines was 7 for 10 from the field off the IU East (13-14, 8-7) bench.

The Grenadiers will look to make it eight consecutive wins Saturday when they host St. Mary-of-the-Woods (3-22, 0-14) at 1 p.m. at the Activities Building.

By GREG MENGELT

Jefferson, a former New Albany star, went 4 for 9 from the field and made three of his five 3-point attempts in the victory. The Middle Tennessee senior also had four assist, three rebounds and a steal.

The Raiders and Monarchs were tied at 30 at halftime, but Middle Tennessee didn’t allow the Monarchs to score for the first 7 minutes of the second half. That allowed the Blue Raiders to score 20 straight points and win for the seventh time in eight games.

Sophomore guard Eli Lawrence led Middle Tennessee (16-7, 7-3) with 18 points and seven boards. The Blue Raiders are now 11-0 at the Murphy Center.

Old Dominion (9-15, 4-7) was led by senior forward Austin Trice’s 18 points.

The Blue Raiders host Charlotte (13-10, 6-5) in another big Conference USA showdown Sunday at 3 p.m. That game can be seen on ESPN Plus.