By GREG MENGELT

Heidbreder, whose previous high was 16 points in a loss to Colorado State on Jan. 22, went 7 for 10 from the field, 3 for 4 from 3-point range and made all three of his free throw attempts. He also had six rebounds, three assists and a steal.

Junior forward Nick Jackson also had his best game of the season for the Falcons with nine points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and two blocked shots.

Air Force fell behind 43-30 at halftime before fighting back to within 51-48 with 13:35. New Mexico responded with a game-clinching 32-15 run.

The star of the game was New Mexico’s Jaelen House. The junior guard nearly tripled his season average with a season-best 42 points. He went 15 for 22 form the field, made four of his seven 3 attempts and eight of his nine free throw attempts as the Lobos improved to 9-14 overall and 2-8 in the Mountain West.

Air Force (10-11, 3-7 MWC), which has lost three in a row, got 18 points from senior guard A.J. Walker. The Falcons will look to end their losing streak Tuesday when they travel to Las Vegas to face 13-10 UNLV. That game is scheduled for 10 p.m. locally and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.

By GREG MENGELT

LOUISVILLE — After winning seven of its first eight Atlantic Sun games in 2021-22, Bellarmine suffered its second straight home loss Saturday, 75-70 to Kennesaw State at Freedom Hall.

After trailing 39-38 at the half, the balanced Owls went on an 18-6 run early in the second half and led the rest of the way. The Knights (13-11, 7-3 A-Sun) got within a point with a minute left on a following two Dylan Penn free throws, but sophomore guard Chris Youngblood, who led the Owls with 17 points, nailed a clutch 3 with 29 seconds left to help Kennesaw improve to 10-13 overall and 5-5 in the Atlantic Sun.

Youngblood was one of four Kennesaw players in double figures.

The Knights were led by 22 points from senior guard CJ Fleming (Cincinnati), who went 9 for 16 from the field. Penn (Evansville/Memorial), a senior, added 16 and senior forward Ethan Claycomb had 14 points off the Bellarmine bench.

Senior wing Juston Betz, a former Providence standout, had three points, six rebounds and three assists in the defeat.

The Knights will look to get back on track Wednesday when they go to Jacksonville to face North Florida. The Ospreys are 7-17 overall and 3-7 in league play but have won three of their last four games, including a 71-58 win at North Alabama on Saturday.

By GREG MENGELT

Hanover is now 10-0 at home. The Panthers are 16-3 overall and 12-2 in HCAC play.

Sophomores Matt Munoz and Max Greenamoyer combined for 61 points in Saturday’s victory. Munoz (Indianapolis/Southport) had a huge night with 33 points and seven rebounds. He went 14 for 20 from the field and made his only 3-point attempt. Greenamoyer (Zionsville/University) finished with 28 points and four rebounds before fouling out.

Senior guard Isaac Hibbard (New Albany) contributed seven points, eight rebounds and seven assists to the win, while senior guard Noah Williams (Jeffersonville/Christian Academy) scored nine points off the Panther bench.

Freshman guard Kolden Vanlandingham (Richmond/Northeastern) and senior guard Tommy Makabu (Champaign, Ill./Centennial) combined for 54 points and 18 rebounds for the Quakers, who drops to 8-10 overall and 4-7 in league play. Vanlandingham had a team-best 31 points to go along with eight boards.

The Panthers host rival Franklin (9-12, 5-0) on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The Grizzlies will enter the contest with three consecutive losses.

By GREG MENGELT

When the Bearcats tied the game at 71 with 2:25 remaining, Anthony Wales and Ahmad Price each scored eight points each and Jathan Ritter hit two clutch free throws with 7 seconds left to help the Grenadiers secure their sixth win in a row, 81-78 at the Activities Center.

Price, a sophomore guard from Valley, led IUS with 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and two steals. Wales, a junior guard from Valley, finished with 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, while junior guard Glenn Hill Jr. contributed 17 points, seven boards and two blocked shots for the Grenadiers, who are now 12-14 overall and 9-5 in the River States Conference.

Freshman guard Tay Smith (Bowling Green/Warren Central) had 26 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals to pace the Bearcats (6-18, 4-11), who have lost five straight.

Next, IUS hosts St.-Mary-of-the-Woods next Saturday. The Pomeroys are 2-20 overall and winless in RSC play in 12 games. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m.

By GREG MENGELT

The Panthers, who are 20-2 and have won eight games in a row, passed the first test Tuesday when they knocked off Charlestown (17-6). Now they turn their attention to a Salem team much more dangerous than its 11-9 record indicates.

Corydon clashes with the Lions in the Class 3A North Harrison Sectional semifinal — and the Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night — on Saturday, weather pending.

“Salem is a tall task for any team,” second-year Corydon coach Josh Conrad said. “They are very well coached and have talented players with a ton of experience.”

It’s the first postseason game for the Lions, who have sectional titles in four of the past seven seasons. Salem enters the sectional at 11-9.

In the second semifinal, defending state champion Silver Creek (21-2) faces off with Madison (12-8). The Class 3A No. 4 Dragons pulled away from Scottsburg for 62-36 victory in its first-ever postseason contest as reigning state champions. Madison held off host North Harrison in overtime to advance.

As of Friday evening, the sectional championship is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

Also as of Friday evening, the Class A sectionals at New Washington and West Washington are still scheduled to play their semifinals Saturday evening. At New Wash, the host Mustangs (13-9) battle Christian Academy (7-5), followed by Class A No. 2 Lanesville (23-1) vs. Borden (12-10) with the winners meeting in Tuesday’s championship game. At West Washington, the host Senators (14-7) will play Shawe Memorial (9-10) with the winner taking on either Class A No. 11 Trinity Lutheran (14-8) or Crothersville (3-13) on Saturday evening for the sectional title.

The 2A sectional at Crawford County and the 4A sectional at Jeffersonville are scheduled to resume Monday with the championship games contested Tuesday.

CLASS 3A NORTH HARRISON SECTIONAL
SALEM VS. CORYDON CENTRAL
• Time: 5 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Salem 11-9. The Lions lost three of their last four regular-season games.
Corydon Central 20-2. The Panthers are on an 8-game winning streak.
• Coaches:
Salem — Jerry Hickey (148-74 in ninth season at Salem)
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (30-13 in second season at Corydon, 149-106 in 11th season overall)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 12 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Salem — No. 70, No. 17 Class 3A
Corydon Central— No. 51, No. 12 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Salem — Defeated Austin 68-45 (Jan. 27)
Corydon Central — Defeated Charlestown 52-39 (Feb. 1, Class 3A North Harrison Sectional first round)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Salem 9 (2020); Corydon Central 17 (2013).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 10 — At Corydon Central 48, Salem 44.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 2, 2021 — Salem 77, Corydon Central 63 (sectional first round)
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 50, Salem 47.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 6.
• Outlook: Anyone counting out Salem is making a mistake, but there’s no doubt the Panthers have the edge in this one.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 61, Salem 54.

SILVER CREEK VS. MADISON
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Silver Creek 21-2. The Dragons have won nine of their last 10 games.
Madison 12-8. The Cubs have won two of their last three games.
• Coaches:
Silver Creek — Scott Schoen (176-110 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
Madison — Sonja Bowyer (49-43 in fourth season at Madison)
• Rankings:
Silver Creek — No. 12 IBCA (single class); No. 4 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Silver Creek — No. 17, No. 3 Class 3A
Madison— No. 98, No. 28 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Silver Creek — Defeated Scottsburg 62-36 (Feb. 2, Class 3A North Harrison Sectional first round)
Madison — Defeated North Harrison 44-38, OT (Feb. 2, Class 3A North Harrison Sectional first round)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Silver Creek 6 (2021); Madison 11 (2014).
• Regular-season result: Jan. 11 — At Silver Creek 76, Madison 43.
• Last postseason matchup: Jan. 5, 2021 — Silver Creek 51, Madison 36 (sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Silver Creek 58, Madison 38.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 20.
• Outlook: Silver Creek should dominate from start to finish after Wednesday’s slow start.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 75, Madison 50.

CLASS A NEW WASHINGTON SECTIONAL
NEW WASHINGTON VS. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: James Matthews Gymnasium (a.k.a. The Jim), New Washington H.S. (226 N. Highway 62, New Washington)
• Records:
New Washington 13-9. The Mustangs have won nine of their last 10 games.
Christian Academy 7-15. The Warriors have lost five of their last six games.
• Coaches:
New Washington — Kirsti Holloway (68-92 in seventh season at New Wash)
Christian Academy — Carson Casey (15-50 in third season at CAI)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Washington — No. 211, No. 24 Class A
Christian Academy— No. 356, No. 75 Class A
• Most recent game:
New Washington — Defeated South Central 69-27 (Jan. 26)
Christian Academy — Defeated South Central 36-25 (Feb. 1, Class A New Washington Sectional first round)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): New Washington 6 (2013); CAI 0.
• Regular-season result: Nov. 13 — At New Washington 60, CAI 23.
• Last postseason matchup: Jan. 31, 2017 — CAI 52, New Washington 40 (sectional first round)
• John Harrell prediction: New Washington 57, CAI 25.
• Sagarin projection: New Washington by 29.
• Outlook: New Washington will win its 14th game of the season, their most since 2013.
• Greg’s pick: New Washington 55, CAI 23.

BORDEN VS. LANESVILLE
• 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:
Borden 12-10. The Braves lost their final two regular-season games.
Lanesville 23-1. The Eagles have won 19 games in a row.
• Coaches:
Borden — Matt Vick (46-66 in fifth season at Borden)
Lanesville — Angie Hinton (85-16 in fourth season at Lanesville, 258-89 in 15th season overall)
• Rankings:
Lanesville — No. 2 ICGSA (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Borden — No. 317, No. 59 Class A
Lanesville— No. 52, No. 2 Class A
• Most recent game:
Borden — Lost to Springs Valley 42-28 (Jan. 27)
Lanesville — Defeated Rock Creek 71-12 (Feb. 1, Class A New Washington Sectional first round)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Borden 12 (2015); Lanesville 3 (2021, third straight).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 9 — Lanesville 59, at Borden 16.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 2, 2019 — Lanesville 50, Borden 19 (sectional championship)
• John Harrell prediction: Lanesville 63, Borden 18.
• Sagarin projection: Lanesville by 45.
• Outlook: It may be a while before Lanesville faces a serious postseason challenge.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 66, Borden 22.

CLASS A WEST WASHINGTON SECTIONAL
WEST WASHINGTON VS. SHAWE MEMORIAL
• Time: 7:45 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
West Washington 14-7. The Senators have won their last two games.
Shawe 9-10. The Hilltoppers won two of their last three regular-season games.
• Coaches:
West Washington — Matthew Myers (22-22 in second season at West Washington)
Shawe — Terry King (24-52 in fourth season at Shawe, 87-103 in 10th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 272, No. 41 Class A
Shawe— No. 347, No. 71 Class A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Defeated Edinburgh 47-33 (Feb. 1, Class A West Washington Sectional first round)
Shawe — Lost at Rising Sun 52-29 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): West Washington 3 (2019); Shawe 0.
• Regular-season result: Did not play.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 7, 2020 — West Washington 56, Shawe 21 (sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: West Washington 45, Shawe 47.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 15.
• Outlook: West Washington has quietly had a very strong season. There’s no question the Senators will beat Shawe. The question is whether they can beat Trinity Lutheran in the championship game.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 49, Shawe 29.

TRINITY LUTHERAN VS. CROTHERSVILLE
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
Trinity Lutheran 14-8. The Cougars have lost two of their last three games.
Crothersville 3-13. The Tigers lost eight of their final nine regular-season games.
• Coaches:
Trinity Lutheran — Mike Lang (181-86 in 11th season at Trinity)
Crothersville — Kevin Hensley (116-172 in 13th season at Crothersville)
• Rankings:
Trinity Lutheran — No. 11 ICGSA (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Trinity Lutheran — No. 165, No. 13 Class A
Crothersville— No. 378, No. 84 Class A
• Most recent game:
Trinity Lutheran — Lost at Madison 58-33 (Jan. 27)
Crothersville — Lost to New Washington 70-19 (Jan. 25)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Trinity Lutheran 5 (2021, second straight); Crothersville 1 (2017).
• Regular-season result: Nov. 20 — Trinity Lutheran 55, at Crothersville 25.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 7 — Trinity Lutheran 62, Crothersville 36 (sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Trinity Lutheran 71, Crothersville 23.
• Sagarin projection: Trinity Lutheran by 48.
• Outlook: The Cougars ease into Tuesday’s championship.
• Greg’s pick: Trinity Lutheran 59, Crothersville 24.

By GREG MENGELT

Cathedral, which was ranked No. 1 entering the season, is 14-4 and enters the contest having won four games in a row. The Highlanders (13-2), who clinched the Hoosier Hills Conference championship with a 53-36 win at Bedford North Lawrence on Wednesday night, has won eight in a row.

The Fighting Irish have a balanced attack and features 6-foot-11 junior Xavier Booker, a top-100 recruit being pursued by the likes of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Butler and Clemson.

There’s little doubt both are state championship contenders in what appears will be a wide-open 4A state tournament in March and this may be the best boys game statewide Saturday.

In other local action, New Albany (8-7) will try to snap modest 2-game losing streak at home against Columbus East (2-12), which is winless in the HHC. Also, Silver Creek (7-8) picked up Lawrenceburg (12-5) as an opponent Saturday after Milan decided it wouldn’t make the trip to Sellersburg and Corydon Central (11-6) goes for its sixth straight win at Paoli (8-7).

Clarksville (4-11) hosts Class 3A No. 12 Brownstown Central (13-3), Austin (4-9) travels to Seymour to face Trinity Lutheran (7-10), Christian Academy (6-10) goes to Evansville to face an Evansville Christian (10-7) team that features one of the state’s top scorers in sophomore Josiah Dunham and Lanesville (4-13) visits Tecumseh (5-10).

GAME OF THE NIGHT
CATHEDRAL AT FLOYD CENTRAL
• Time: 4:30 p.m.
• Location: Joe Hinton Court, Floyd Central H.S. (6575 Old Vincennes Rd., Floyds Knobs)
• Records:
Cathedral 14-4. The Irish have won four games in a row.
Floyd Central 13-2. The Highlanders are on a 8-game winning streak.
• Coaches:
Cathedral — Jason Delaney (102-33 in sixth season at Cathedral, 280-138 in 18th season overall)
Floyd Central — Todd Sturgeon (135-42 in eighth season at Floyd)
• Rankings:
Cathedral — No. 4 IBCA (single class); No. 4 AP (Class 4A).
Floyd Central — No. 12 IBCA (single class); No. 18 AP (Class 4A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Cathedral — No. 2, No. 2 Class 4A
Floyd Central — No. 8, No. 8 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Cathedral — Defeated Purdue Poly Englewood 94-51 (Jan. 29)
Floyd Central — Won at Bedford North Lawrence 53-36 (Feb. 2)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: Floyd clinched the outright Hoosier Hills Conference championship Wednesday when the Highlanders beat Bedford North Lawrence 53-36 and second-place New Albany dropped a 60-57 decision at Jennings County. … The Irish won the Indianapolis City championship with wins over Indianapolis Washington (77-40), Crispus Attucks (73-38) and Indianapolis Tech (80-64) over the last two weeks.
• John Harrell prediction: Cathedral 62, Floyd Central 56.
• Sagarin projection: Cathedral by 1.
• Outlook: I want to take Floyd. I know the Highlanders have a good shot at winning this game, but at this point, Cathedral may be the best team in Indiana.
• Greg’s pick: Cathedral 67, Floyd Central 62.

COLUMBUS EAST AT NEW ALBANY
• Time: 2 p.m.
• Location: The Doghouse, New Albany H.S. (1020 Vincennes Street, New Albany)
• Records:
East 2-12, 0-3 HHC. The Olympians have lost nine of their last 10 games.
New Albany 8-7, 1-2 HHC. The Bulldogs have lost their last two games.
• Coaches:
East — Brent Chitty (122-142 in 12th season at East, 308-300 in 28th season overall)
New Albany — Jim Shannon (437-134 in 24th season at New Albany, 60-2273 in 38th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
East — No. 202, No. 89 Class 4A
New Albany — No. 64, No. 42 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
East — Lost to Bloomington North 69-46 (Jan. 29)
New Albany — Lost at Jennings County 60-57 (Feb. 2)
• Last 20 years: New Albany 15-5. The Bulldogs are on a 4-game winning streak in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 6, 2021 — New Albany 66, at Columbus East 58.
• John Harrell prediction: New Albany 59, East 43.
• Sagarin projection: New Albany by 19.
• Outlook: It’s weird to see New Albany sitting at 8-7, but the Bulldogs have a chance to close the regular season with seven straight wins.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 68, East 44.

LAWRENCEBURG AT SILVER CREEK
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Silver Creek H.S. (557 Renz Ave., Sellersburg)
• Records:
Lawrenceburg 12-5. The Tigers have won three of their last four games.
Silver Creek 7-8. The Dragons have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Lawrenceburg — Brad Cutter (25-16 in second season at Lawrenceburg)
Silver Creek — Brandon Hoffman (208-81 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lawrenceburg — No. 123, No. 32 Class 3A
Silver Creek — No. 138, No. 40 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Lawrenceburg — Lost at Greensburg 60-47 (Jan. 26)
Silver Creek — Defeated Madison 83-71 (Feb. 1)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: Silver Creek was originally scheduled to Milan on Saturday. When the Indians dropped out, the Dragons picked up Lawrenceburg late this week.
• John Harrell prediction: Silver Creek 58, Lawrenceburg 54.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 3.
• Outlook: The Dragons are starting to find themselves. Adding Kaden Oliver should help further.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 70, Lawrenceburg 65.

CORYDON CENTRAL AT PAOLI
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Paoli H.S. (501 Elm St., Paoli)
• Records:
Corydon Central 11-6. The Panthers are currently on a 5-game winning streak.
Paoli 8-7. The Rams have lost two of their last three games.
• Coaches:
Corydon Central — Joseph Hinton (32-32 in third season at Corydon)
Paoli — Dusty Cole (151-75 in 10th season at Paoli)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Corydon Central — No. 101, No. 26 Class 3A
Paoli — No. 240, No. 50 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Corydon Central — Defeated Brownstown 92-78 (Jan. 29)
Paoli — Won at Shoals 51-46 (Feb. 2)
• Last 20 years: Corydon Central 14-5.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 29, 2021 — At Corydon Central 68, Paoli 37.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 58, Paoli 50.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon by 10.
• Outlook: The Panthers’ win over Brownstown wasn’t a fluke. In fact, it was quite predictable. This is a good Corydon team.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 77, Paoli 63.

BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL AT CLARKSVILLE
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Clarksville H.S. Main Gymnasium (800 Dr. Dot Lewis Drive, Clarksville)
• Records:
Brownstown Central 13-3. The Braves have won five of their last six games.
Clarksville 4-11. The Generals have lost five in a row.
• Coaches:
Brownstown — Dave Benter (416-156 in 24th season at Brownstown)
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (4-11 in first season at Clarksville)
• Rankings:
Brownstown — No. 12 AP (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Brownstown — No. 68, No. 14 Class 3A
Clarksville — No. 315, No. 77 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Brownstown — Won at Charlestown 67-36 (Jan. 31)
Clarksville — Lost at South Central 63-55 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: Brownstown 21-2. The Braves have won 13 of their last 14 games against Clarksville.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 23, 2021 — At Brownstown 61, Clarksville 44.
• John Harrell prediction: Brownstown 71, Clarksville 46.
• Sagarin projection: Brownstown by 24.
• Outlook: The Braves are really good and should be focused after their loss to Corydon last week.
• Greg’s pick: Brownstown 84, Clarksville 65.

AUSTIN AT TRINITY LUTHERAN
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: 1 Trinity Way, Trinity Lutheran H.S. (1 Trinity Way, Seymour)
• Records:
Austin 4-9. The Eagles have won two of their last three games.
Trinity Lutheran 7-10. The Cougars have lost three of their last five games.
• Coaches:
Austin — Randy Edwards (39-71 in fifth season at Austin)
Trinity Lutheran — Brad Dickey (7-10 in first season at Trinity, 242-160 in 17th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Austin — No. 276, No. 62 Class 2A
Trinity Lutheran — No. 335, No. 63 Class A
• Most recent game:
Austin — Won at Salem 69-67 (Jan. 31)
Trinity Lutheran — Lost to Jac-Cen-Del 58-50 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: Austin 5-3. The Eagles have won four of their last five vs. Trinity Lutheran.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 8, 2020 — At Austin 70, Trinity Lutheran 64.
• John Harrell prediction: Austin 58, Trinity Lutheran 54.
• Sagarin projection: Austin by 5.
• Outlook: The Eagles are one local team that’s better than its record. They have a tough stretch upcoming, so they need this win.
• Greg’s pick: Austin 61, Trinity Lutheran 58.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Eagles Nest, Evansville Christian H.S. (4401 Epworth Road, Newburgh)
• Records:
Christian Academy 6-10. The Warriors have lost five games in a row.
Evansville Christian 10-7. The Eagles have won three of their last four games.
• Coaches:
Christian Academy — Hayden Casey (15-27 in second season at CAI)
Evansville Christian — David Kruse (10-7 in first season at Evansville Christian, 36-52 in fourth season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Christian Academy — No. 269, No. 40 Class A
Evansville Christian — No. 141, No. 8 Class A
• Most recent game:
Christian Academy — Lost at Borden 59-49 (Jan. 29)
Evansville Christian — Lost at Mt. Carmel (Ill.) 62-55 (Feb. 1)
• Last 20 years: First meeting.
• News & notes: Evansville Christian sophomore Josiah Dunham is the fifth-leading scorer in the state at 25.9 points per game. He scored 29 points in each of the Eagles’ last two games, wins over Gibson Southern (76-66) and Tecumseh (66-47).
• John Harrell prediction: Evansville Christian 68, CAI 54.
• Sagarin projection: Evansville Christian by 18.
• Outlook: The Eagles aren’t eligible for the postseason, but there’s little doubt they’re one of the best 15-20 teams in Class A.
• Greg’s pick: Evansville Christian 69, CAI 59.

LANESVILLE AT TECUMSEH
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Tecumseh H.S. (5244 W. State Road 68, Lynnville)
• Records:
Lanesville 4-13. The Eagles have lost three of their last four games.
Tecumseh 5-10. The Braves have lost six in a row.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (291-222 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
Tecumseh — Kreig Oxley (5-10 in first season at Tecumseh)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 306, No. 53 Class A
Tecumseh — No. 290, No. 67 Class A
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Lost to Charlestown 47-44, 2 OT (Jan. 29)
Tecumseh — Lost at Evansville Christian 66-47 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: Tecumseh 7-6.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 6, 2021 — At Lanesville 52, Tecumseh 50.
• John Harrell prediction: Tecumseh 57, Lanesville 54.
• Sagarin projection: Tecumseh by 6.
• Outlook: Either team can win this game, but I’ll take Lanesville in a 1-possession game.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 56, Tecumseh 55.