By GREG MENGELT

The Grenadiers (11-14, 8-5 RSC) won for the fifth straight time and the seventh time in their last eight games, 82-70. They’ve also won four of their last five games away from New Albany.

After leading 34-31 at the half, IU Southeast pulled away in the second half against the Eagles, whose only previous loss was in double overtime against Asbury.

IUS had five players score in double figures, led by junior guard Anthony Wales Jr. (Louisville/Valley), who finished with 20 points, six assists, four rebounds and three steals in the victory. Junior guard Ahmad Price (Louisville/Valley) had 16, while senior guard Jared Osborne (Mt. Washington, Ky./Bullitt East) and junior guard Glenn Hill Jr. (Louisville/Southern) scored 15 apiece. Sophomore guard Jathan Ritter (Bedford/BNL) scored all 10 of IUS’s bench points.

Alice Lloyd (20-2, 11-1 RSC) got a game-high 21 points from junior forward Will Philpot.

IU Southeast will go for its sixth straight win Saturday when its hosts Brescia (6-16, 4-9) at 1 p.m.

By GREG MENGELT

YPSILANTI, Mich. — Kooper Jacobi and the Toledo Rockets won for the ninth straight time Tuesday, going on the road and knocking off Eastern Michigan 86-66 at the Convocation Center.

The Rockets are now 18-4 overall and 10-1 in the Mid-American Conference, a full game ahead of second-place Ohio (17-3, 8-1).

Jacobi, a freshman who led Silver Creek to a pair of state championships, wasn’t much of a factor in his 13 minutes Tuesday. In fact, Toledo got just three points from its bench in the win. He went 0 for 3 from the field and finished with two rebounds. However, four Rockets scored in double figures, led by junior forward JT Shumate’s 24 and sophomore guard Ryan Rollins’ 19. Rollins also had seven rebounds and two assists.

The Rockets and Eagles were tied at 16 because Toledo went on a 29-19 run the rest of the half to take a 45-35 halftime lead. The second half was all Rockets. They led by as many as 24 at 74-50 with 6:54 remaining.

Freshman guard Noah Farrakhan paced the Eagles with 17 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Toledo visits Indiana this weekend when it goes to Muncie face Ball State. The Cardinals are 10-10 after winning their last three games. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and the game will be televised on ESPN Plus.

By GREG MENGELT

Silver Creek begins its defense following the first sectional quarterfinal between North Harrison (9-12) vs. Madison (11-8).

The Dragons finished the regular season 20-2 and ranked fourth in Class 3A. They won their second straight Mid-Southern Conference title, they outscored their opponents by 376 points and had winning streaks of 12 and eight during the season.

“Really proud of the regular season,” Silver Creek coach Scott Schoen said, “but that’s finished. We are like everyone else, fighting to stay alive every game.”

Silver Creek beat Scottsburg (11-11) 72-50 on Dec. 14, but the Warriorettes had a resurgent season and appears to be a future sectional title contender.

“Young, talented team,” Schoen said of the Scottsburg. “They’re scary because they shoot the ball so well. No lead is too big because of the way they shoot the ball.”

With a win, the Dragons will face the winner of the first semifinal. They beat North Harrison 72-44 on Nov. 24 and Madison 76-43 on Jan. 11.

“This game is the most important game of the season,” Schoen said. “Our goal is to get to Friday, and to get to Friday, we have to take care of business on Wednesday.”

Corydon Central (20-2) picked up its 20th win of the season Tuesday, pulling away late from Charlestown for a 52-39 victory. The Panthers will face 3A power Salem (11-9) in Friday’s first semifinal.

“Our sectional is the toughest in Southern Indiana,” Schoen said. “Each night is a nightmare. Absolutely no cakewalk for any team. Hopefully we continue to defend and rebound at a high level, and when the smoke settles we are cutting down nets. Bt it’s going to be a war.”

GAME OF THE NIGHT
CLASS 3A NORTH HARRISON SECTIONAL
SILVER CREEK VS. SCOTTSBURG
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Silver Creek 20-2. The Dragons have won eight of their last nine games.
Scottsburg 11-11. The Warriorettes have lost four of their last five.
• Coaches:
Silver Creek — Scott Schoen (175-110 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
Scottsburg — Carrie Daniels (19-26 in second season at Scottsburg, 122-82 in seventh season overall)
• 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
Scottsburg— No. 107, No. 31 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Silver Creek — Lost at Columbus East 65-61 (Jan. 25)
Scottsburg — Defeated Madison 46-43 (Jan. 29)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Silver Creek 6 (2021); Scottsburg 15 (2012).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 14 — At Silver Creek 72, Scottsburg 50.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 2, 2018 — Scottsburg 43, Silver Creek 34 (sectional semifinal).
• John Harrell prediction: Silver Creek 59, Scottsburg 39.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 21.
• Outlook: This should be the start of something special for Silver Creek … again.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 64, Scottsburg 39.

NORTH HARRISON VS. MADISON
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
North Harrison 9-12. The Lady Cats have lost eight games in a row.
Madison 11-8. The Cubs have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
North Harrison — Jamie Kolkmeier (21-18 in second season at North Harrison)
Madison — Sonja Bowyer (48-43 in fourth season at Madison)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
North Harrison — No. 175, No. 53 Class 3A
Madison — No. 98, No. 28 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
North Harrison — Lost at Evansville North 53-28 (Jan. 29)
Madison — Lost at Scottsburg 46-43 (Jan. 29)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): North Harrison 13 (2017); Madison 11 (2014).
• Regular-season result: None (game canceled).
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 3, 2021 — Madison 50, North Harrison 46 (sectional first round).
• John Harrell prediction: Madison 49, North Harrison 44.
• Sagarin projection: Madison by 11.
• Outlook: It’s been a wild season for both teams, filled with unexpected (and sometimes expected) obstacles.
• Greg’s pick: Madison 53, North Harrison 32.

By GREG MENGELT

In a 7-team conference in which every team plays just six league games, the 12-2 Highlanders have a 2-game lead in the loss column on every team except New Albany and the Bulldogs have only played two games (compared to four for Floyd).

But the 12th-ranked Highlanders haven’t clinched anything yet. A win Wednesday evening against Bedford North Lawrence (6-6, 1-2 HHC) in the Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night would clinch at least a tie for the conference championship. A Floyd win and a New Albany loss at Jennings County would give Floyd the title outright.

The Highlanders have won the HHC championship three of the last four years.

“Last year Bedford had a lead on us halfway through the third quarter. The fourth quarter just got away from them,” Floyd coach Todd Sturgeon recalled. “We struggled to defend them. Their size isn’t great, but they do a good job defensively. They’re extremely patient own offense and seem to slow it down against us even more. It’s going to be a challenge on their home floor.”

The game has been moved up to 6:30 p.m. due to impending winter weather. It’s a varsity-only contest against a Bedford team that started the season 1-4 but has since won five of its seven games.

If Floyd failed to clinch at BNL, it will get another chance against Columbus East on Feb. 23. The Olympians are currently 2-12 and winless in league play.

GAME OF THE NIGHT
FLOYD CENTRAL AT BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE
• Time: 6:30 p.m. (varsity only)
• Location: BNL Fieldhouse (595 Stars Blvd., Bedford)
• Records:
Floyd Central 12-2, 4-0 HHC. The Highlanders have won seven games in a row.
Bedford North Lawrence 6-6, 1-2 HHC. The Stars have won five of their last seven.
• Coaches:
Floyd Central — Todd Sturgeon (134-42 in eighth season at Floyd)
BNL — Jeff Hein (35-27 in third season at BNL, 330-233 in 25th season overall)
• Rankings:
Floyd Central — No. 18 AP (Class 4A); No. 12 IBCA (single class).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Floyd Central — No. 8, No. 8 Class 4A
BNL — No. 106, No. 64 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Floyd Central — Defeated Evansville Reitz 58-46 (Jan. 29)
BNL — Defeated Edgewood 56-45 (Jan. 22)
• Last 20 years: BNL 17-7. Floyd has won five of its last six against the Stars.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 4, 2021 — At Floyd Central 61, BNL 38.
• News & notes: This game was moved up a day due to impending winter weather. It will also be varsity only and begin at 6:30 p.m.
• John Harrell prediction: Floyd Central 57, BNL 42.
• Sagarin projection: Floyd by 13.
• Outlook: Bedford is a tough place too play, but the Highlanders are just significantly better than BNL.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 57, BNL 38.

NEW ALBANY AT JENNINGS COUNTY
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charles Hurley Gymnasium, Jennings County H.S. (800 W. Walnut St., North Vernon)
• Records:
New Albany 8-6, 1-1 HHC. The Bulldogs have won four of their last five games.
Jennings County 10-5, 1-2 HHC. The Panthers have lost their last two games and three of their last five.
• Coaches:
New Albany — Jim Shannon (437-133 in 24th season at New Albany, 602-272 in 38th season overall)
Jennings County — Josh Land (62-74 in sixth season at Jennings)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Albany — No. 64, No. 42 Class 4A
Jennings County — No. 38, No. 29 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
New Albany — Lost to Jasper 60-50 (Jan. 29)
Jennings County — Lost at Connersville 66-47 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: New Albany 24-4. Jennings has won its last two meetings with the Bulldogs.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 4, 2021 — Jennings County 66, at New Albany 62 (OT).
• John Harrell prediction: Jennings County 61, New Albany 52.
• Sagarin projection: Jennings by 7.
• Outlook: I’ll believe Jennings is better than New Albany when I see it.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 64, Jennings County 57.

JEFFERSONVILLE AT ROCK CREEK
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Rock Creek Academy/Restoration Christian Church (8000 Diefenbach Ln., Sellersburg)
• Records:
Jeffersonville 3-8. The Red Devils have lost three of their last four games.
Rock Creek 7-6. The Lions have won three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Jeffersonville — Andrew Grantz (18-15 in second season at Jeff, 106-57 in seventh season overall)
Rock Creek — Chris Brown (355-287 in 26th season at Rock Creek)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Jeffersonville — No. 126, No. 71 Class 4A
Rock Creek — No. 186, No. 17 Class A
• Most recent game:
Jeffersonville — Defeated Columbus East 55-32 (Jan. 22)
Rock Creek — Won at South Central 63-44 (Jan. 25)
• Last 20 years: Jeffersonville 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 4, 2021 — At Jeffersonville 67, Rock Creek 35.
• News & notes: This is Rock Creek’s first home game since a 67-40 win over Cannelton on Dec. 11. That’s almost two whole months without a game in front of their home crowd. The Lions are 2-1 at home this season.
• John Harrell prediction: Jeffersonville 59, Rock Creek 52.
• Sagarin projection: Jeff by 2.
• Outlook: There’s already reason for concern at Jeff. A loss to a Class A team would certainly add to it.
• Greg’s pick: Jeffersonville 56, Rock Creek 45.

EASTERN AT HENRYVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Records:
Eastern 13-2. The Mustangs have won 12 of their last 13 games.
Henryville 4-10. The Hornets have lost three straight.
• Coaches:
Eastern — Chandler Prible (25-15 in second season at Eastern)
Henryville — Jared Hill (95-86 in eighth season at Henryville)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 12 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Eastern — No. 124, No. 17 Class 2A
Henryville — No. 301, No. 73 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Eastern — Defeated Charlestown 55-47 (Jan. 21)
Henryville — Lost at Edinburgh 71-57 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: Eastern 11-9. Henryville has a 6-game winning streak in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 4, 2021 — Henryville 43, at Eastern 40.
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern 60, Henryville 45.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 17.
• Outlook: The records are much different, but this Henryville team is no pushover. Expect the Hornets to stay fairly close for most of the game, particularly if the Musketeers are rusty at all from two weeks off.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 61, Henryville 50.

SOUTH CENTRAL AT CROTHERSVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Crothersville H.S. (109 S. Preston St., Crothersville)
• Records:
South Central 5-9, 1-1 SAC. The Rebels have won three of their last five.
Crothersville 1-11, 0-2 SAC. The Tigers have lost nine in a row.
• Coaches:
South Central — Greg Robinson (178-177 in 16th season at South Central, 200-240 in 20th season overall)
Crothersville — Bryant Layman (1-11 in first season at Crothersville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
South Central — No. 307, No. 54 Class A
Crothersville — No. 393, No. 93 Class A
• Most recent game:
South Central — Defeated Clarksville 63-55 (Jan. 29)
Crothersville — Lost at Columbus Christian 61-49 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: South Central 13-9. The Rebels have won three of their last four against Crothersville.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — At South Central 61, Crothersville 47.
• News & notes: Robinson won his 200th career game with the Rebels’ 63-55 win over Clarksville last Saturday.
• John Harrell prediction: South Central 71, Crothersville 40.
• Sagarin projection: South Central by 22.
• Outlook: South Central is definitely the better team and has a chance to start gaining some momentum heading into March.
• Greg’s pick: South Central 63, Crothersville 41.

CRAWFORD COUNTY AT WEST WASHINGTON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
Crawford County 2-14, 0-4 PLAC. The Wolfpack have lost seven of their last eight games.
West Washington 4-10, 0-3 PLAC. The Senators have won two of their last three.
• Coaches:
Crawford County — Jerry Hanger Jr. (5-13 in second season at Crawford)
West Washington — Clayton Sullivan (43-46 in fourth season at West Washington)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Crawford County — No. 341, No. 87 Class 2A
West Washington — No. 318, No. 58 Class A
• Most recent game:
Crawford County — Lost to Perry Central 52-25 (Jan. 29)
West Washington — Lost to Springs Valley 63-51 (Jan. 25)
• Last 20 years: Crawford County 14-6. West Washington has won its last two matchups with the Wolfpack.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 22, 2021 — West Washington 79, at Crawford County 66.
• John Harrell prediction: West Washington 54, Crawford County 49.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 9.
• Outlook: Someone’s getting their first conference loss. I’m guessing it’s the Senators.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 61, Crawford County 49.

SWITZERLAND COUNTY AT CLARKSVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Clarksville H.S. Main Gymnasium (800 Dr. Dot Lewis Drive, Clarksville)
• Records:
Switzerland County 6-10. The Pacers have lost four of their last five games.
Clarksville 4-11. The Generals have lost five in a row.
• Coaches:
Switzerland County — Travis Wrightsman (9-31 in second season at Switzerland County, 273-190 in 19th season overall)
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (4-11 in first season at Clarksville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Switzerland County — No. 294, No. 68 Class 2A
Clarksville — No. 315, No. 77 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Switzerland County — Lost to Milan 77-72, 2 OT (Jan. 29)
Clarksville — Lost at South Central 63-55 (Jan. 29)
• Last 20 years: Clarksville 4-0.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 4, 2021 — Clarksville 52, at Switzerland County 39.
• John Harrell prediction: Clarksville 58, Switzerland County 56.
• Sagarin projection: Clarksville by 2.
• Outlook: Little doubt in my mind the Generals end their losing streak. The Pacers are improved but probably not enough to hang with Clarksville.
• Greg’s pick: Clarksville 62, Switzerland County 49.

By GREG MENGELT

New Albany and Jeffersonville both suffered season-ending losses Tuesday in the opening round of the Class 4A Jeffersonville Sectional, leaving Floyd Central as the only local team left in the field.

The Highlanders (9-13) will face third-ranked Bedford North Lawrence (21-2) in Friday’s second semifinal after BNL came from behind to beat Jeffersonville 51-42 on Tuesday. Earlier in the day, Seymour (11-10) handed New Albany (5-19) its 11th straight defeat.

The Owls will face Jennings County (16-6) in the first semifinal Friday, weather pending. During the regular season, Jennings beat the Owls 70-42 and Bedford beat Floyd Central 62-28 on Jan. 15.

JEFFERSONVILLE-BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE
The host Red Devils stunned BNL by leading the Stars 38-35 early in the fourth quarter. Jeff led by as many as seven points — at 35-28 — with 3:50 left in the third quarter, but the Stars outscored the Devils 23-7 the rest of the way.

The teams were tied at 16 after one quarter and Jeff took a 29-23 halftime lead behind seven points from sophomore La’Kyra Johnson and six apiece from junior Sophia Reese, junior Cadence Singleton and senior Navaeh Bates in the first 16 minutes.

Jeff, which lost to the Stars 53-31 on Nov. 20, then outscored BNL 8-5 in the first 4 minutes and 10 seconds of the third quarter for its largest lead. The score was tied at 35 at the end of the third quarter and a 3-pointer from junior Brooklyn Carter gave the Red Devils a 38-35 advantage after the first possession of the fourth quarter.

“They came out to compete. They came out feeling like they could win that game,” Jeff head coach Missy Voyles said of her team. “I thought they played a really good game.”

Bedford sophomore Madisyn Bailey — the daughter of former BNL star Damon Bailey’s cousin — gave the Stars the lead for good with a layup with 6:30 remaining. A 3-pointer by Carlee Kern — the Stars’ only starting senior — gave BNL its largest lead at 42-38.

Bedford pushed the lead to 47-38 with just over 3 minutes left, but Jeff cut the margin to four and Reese missed a late layup that could’ve gotten the Devils within two.

“I felt like we tried to force a few things and quit being as aggressive in the third quarter on offense,” Voyles said. “We got a little timid and weren’t being as patient (in the second half).”

The Stars were just 11 for 25 from the line but made enough down the stretch to hold off Jeff, which finishes its season at 10-8. BNL went just 17 for 40 from the field and 6 for 17 from behind the 3-point arc.

Junior Karsyn Norman (14), sophomore Chloe Spreen (13) and junior Mallory Pride (12) combined for 39 of the Stars’ 51 points.

Jeff’s balanced attack was led by sophomore Elle Marble with 10 points. Johnson added nine and Singleton eight for the Red Devils, who scored just 13 points after halftime.

“I’ve got some mixed feelings about (the loss),” Voyles said. “I mean, I’m proud of the way they played. I thought they played some of the best basketball I’ve seen them play in two years, so that’s a huge step.”

NEW ALBANY-SEYMOUR
New Albany trailed Seymour 15-13 at the end of the first quarter, but the Owls scored the first 11 points of the second quarter. Thanks to three 3-pointers from junior Kaylee DeMuth, the Bulldogs crept to within eight at 54-46 with 3:24 left, but Seymour the Owls clinched their second win over New Albany in a 5-day period.

Seniors Maleea Roland and Taylor Treat, who were New Albany’s leading scorers all season, finished with 12 and 11 points, respectively. DeMuth had 11.

“We had a great group of girls, a great group of seniors,” New Albany’s second-year coach Shelby Gliebe said. “Unfortunately, we couldn’t get some wins when we were in games. Tonight, unfortunately, we couldn’t get our offense and defense going at the same time.”

Junior Brooke Trinkle (17), senior Gracie Schrader (15), sophomore Journee Brown (10) and sophomore Kendall Sterling (8) had 50 of the Owls’ 59 points.

“They were ready to play and it didn’t seem like we were,” Gliebe said.

CLASS 4A JEFFERSONVILLE SECTIONAL
FIRST ROUND
SEYMOUR 59, NEW ALBANY 47
New Albany 13 7 11 16—47
Seymour 15 12 17 15—59
New Albany (5-18): Maleea Roland 12, Taylor Treat 11, Anasha Crowdus 3, Kaylee DeMuth 11, Journey Howard 6, Sophia Corley 3.
Seymour (11-10): Gracie Schrader 15, Journee Brown 10, Brooke Trinkle 17, Kendall Sterling 8, Greer Henry 6, Jaidyn Nichols 3.
3-point field goals: New Albany 5 (DeMuth 3, Treat, Corley); Seymour 3 (Trinkle 2, Schrader 1).
Free throws: New Albany 9-13, Seymour 16-21.
Team fouls: New Albany 19, Seymour 13.

BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 51, JEFFERSONVILLE 42
Bedford NL 16 7 12 16—51
Jeffersonville 16 13 6 7—42
BNL (21-2): Chloe Spreen 13, Karsyn Norman 14, Mallory Pride 12, Carlee Kern 6, Madisyn Bailey 4, Ella Turner 2.
Jeffersonville (10-8): Brooklyn Carter 3, Sophia Reese 6, Elle Marble 10, La’Kyra Johnson 9, Cadence Singleton 8, Naveah Bates 6.
3-point field goals: BNL 6 (Pride 3, Norman 2, Kern); Jeffersonville 1 (Carter).
Free throws: BNL 11-25, Jeffersonville 7-11.
Turnovers: BNL 11, Jeffersonville 14.
Team fouls: BNL 11, Jeffersonville 16.

CLASS 4A JEFFERSONVILLE SECTIONAL
FIRST ROUND
Tuesday, Feb. 1
Seymour 59, New Albany 47
Bedford North Lawrence 51, Jeffersonville 42
SEMIFINALS
Friday, Feb. 4
Jennings County (16-6) vs. Seymour (11-10), 5:30 p.m.
Floyd Central (9-13) vs. Bedford North Lawrence (21-2), 7:30 p.m.
CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, Feb. 5
Semifinal winners, 6 p.m.

By GREG MENGELT

Charlestown enters the game 17-5 and with seven wins in a row. Corydon is 19-2 and has won seven straight.

Corydon beat the Pirates 61-52 in overtime on Dec. 21. Charlestown-Cordyon is the lone game at the Class 3A North Harrison Sectional on Tuesday night and is the Hoosier Hills Hoops Girls’ Game of the Night.

Defending state champion Silver Creek (20-2) went 6-0 against the sectional field and is the clear favorite, but Charlestown and Corydon have to believe they’re right there with the Dragons. Salem (11-11), which could also be a factor in the sectional, gets the winner of Tuesday’s contest in Friday’s semifinal round.

“I’m not sure there’s an easy draw in this sectional,” Pirates’ boss Scott Matthews said. “Corydon is sitting there 19-2 and Salem still really good. They’ve been a state contender the last three or four years. And Silver Creek coming out of the other side. They’re state champions and not a whole lot different, it seems like. Madison’s good and Scottsburg’s capable as well.”

On Wednesday, North Harrison (9-12) will face Madison (11-8) and Scottsburg (11-11) will face the Class 3A No. 4 Dragons (20-2) in the two other quarterfinal matchups. Salem was the lone team to draw a bye into Friday’s semifinals.

CLASS 3A NORTH HARRISON SECTIONAL
GAME OF THE NIGHT
CHARLESTOWN VS. CORYDON CENTRAL
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Charlestown 17-5. The Pirates have won seven games in a row.
Corydon Central 19-2. The Panthers have won seven straight games.
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (83-57 in sixth season at Charlestown)
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (29-13 in second season at Corydon, 148-106 in 11th season overall)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 12 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 57, No. 13 Class 3A
Corydon Central — No. 51, No. 12 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Won at Seymour 44-42 (Jan. 25)
Corydon Central — Won at Crawford County 55-21 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals titles (most recent): Charlestown 10 (2010); Corydon Central 17 (2013).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 21 — Corydon Central 61, at Charlestown 52 (OT).
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 13, 2010 — Charlestown 42, Corydon Central 28 (sectional championship)
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 47, Charlestown 46.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 2.
• Outlook: One way or another, this feels like it comes down the final seconds.
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 63, Corydon Central 62.

CLASS 4A JEFFERSONVILLE SECTIONAL
NEW ALBANY VS. SEYMOUR
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: William S. Johnson Arena, Jeffersonville H.S. (2315 Allison Ln., Jeffersonville)
• Records:
New Albany 5-18. The Bulldogs have lost 10 straight games.
Seymour 10-10. The Owls have lost two of their last three.
• Coaches:
New Albany — Shelby Gliebe (11-34 in second season at New Albany, 15-53 in third season overall)
Seymour — Jason Longmeier (122-102 in 10th season at Seymour, 156-152 in 14th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Albany — No. 174, No. 69 Class 4A
Seymour — No. 103, No. 52 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
New Albany — Lost to Seymour 48-46 (Jan. 27)
Seymour — Won at New Albany 48-46 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): Seymour 11 (2008); New Albany 12 (2002).
• Regular-season result: Jan. 27 — Seymour 48, at New Albany 46.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 1, 2019 — New Albany 79, Seymour 69 (sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Seymour 52, New Albany 47.
• Sagarin projection: Seymour by 10.
• Outlook: We’re calling upset.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 53, Seymour 51.

JEFFERSONVILLE VS. BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: William S. Johnson Arena, Jeffersonville H.S. (2315 Allison Ln., Jeffersonville)
• Records:
Jeffersonville 10-7. The Red Devils have won three games consecutively.
Bedford North Lawrence 20-2. The Stars have won four straight.
• Coaches:
Jeffersonville — Missy Voyles (16-19 in second season at Jeff, 286-133 in 18th season overall)
BNL — Jeff Allen (175-36 in eighth season at BNL)
• Rankings:
BNL — No. 4 IBCA (single class); No. 3 ICGSA (Class 4A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Jeffersonville — No. 71, No. 43 Class 4A
BNL — No. 12, No. 11 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Jeffersonville — Won at Scottsburg 54-46 (Jan. 25)
BNL — Won at Martinsville 66-33 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): Jeffersonville 14 (2011); BNL 29 (2021, 10th straight).
• Regular-season result: Nov. 20 — At BNL 53, Jeffersonville 31.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 5, 2021 — BNL 62, Jeffersonville 36 (sectional semifinal).
• News & notes: BNL is 20-1 against teams from Indiana with the one loss coming against HHC-rival Columbus East (17-3).
• John Harrell prediction: BNL 54, Jeffersonville 36.
• Sagarin projection: BNL by 21.
• Outlook: After a frustrating season that never really got underway, the Red Devils draw BNL. A close game would be a victory for the Devils.
• Greg’s pick: BNL 66, Jeffersonville 53.

CLASS 2A CRAWFORD COUNTY SECTIONAL
EASTERN VS. HENRYVILLE
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: Ron Ferguson Gymnasium, Crawford County H.S. (1130 South State Road 66, Marengo)
• Records:
Eastern 12-11. The Musketeers have lost five of their last seven.
Henryville 9-12. The Hornets have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Eastern — Michael McBride (231-126 in 15th season at Eastern)
Henryville — Tuesday Guernsey (24-39 in third season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Eastern — No. 114, No. 21 Class 2A
Henryville — No. 333, No. 84 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Eastern — Won at Henryville 50-18 (Jan. 27)
Henryville — Lost to Eastern 50-18 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): Eastern 6 (2021, third straight); Henryville 1 (1994).
• Regular-season result: Jan. 27 — Eastern 50, at Henryville 18.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 7, 2020 — Eastern 52, Henryville 28 (Class 2A Providence Sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern 57, Henryville 19.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 36.
• Outlook: Eastern is the sectional favorite, but the Musketeers are going to have to play well to beat Crawford County and/or Austin.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 49, Henryville 20.

AUSTIN VS. CLARKSVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Ron Ferguson Gymnasium, Crawford County H.S. (1130 South State Road 66, Marengo)
• Records:
Austin 7-11. The Eagles have lost two of their last three games.
Clarksville 3-18. The Generals have lost six in a row.
• Coaches:
Austin — Jared Petersen (238-175 in 17th season at Austin)
Clarksville — Amanda Carmichael (11-34 in second season at Clarksville, 71-128 in ninth season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Austin — No. 180, No. 38 Class 2A
Clarksville — No. 372, No. 96 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Austin — Lost at SAlem 68-45 (Jan. 27)
Clarksville — Lost to Henryville 33-23 (Jan. 25)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): Austin 11 (2010); Clarksville 3 (1987).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 16 — Austin 65, at Clarksville 18.
• Last postseason matchup: None in the last 20 years.
• John Harrell prediction: Austin 63, Clarksville 20.
• Sagarin projection: Austin by 42.
• Outlook: Austin has quietly had a really good second half of the regular season. The Eagles have a legit chance of reaching the final and a decent chance of winning this sectional.
• Greg’s pick: Austin 60, Clarksville 21.

CLASS A NEW WASHINGTON SECTIONAL
CHRISTIAN ACADEMY VS. SOUTH CENTRAL
• Time: 6 p.m.
• Location: James Matthews Gymnasium (a.k.a. The Jim), New Washington H.S. (226 N. Highway 62, New Washington)
• Records:
CAI 6-15. The Warriors are on a 5-game losing streak.
South Central 1-15. The Rebels enter the postseason on a 9-game losing streak.
• Coaches:
CAI — Carson Casey (14-50 in third season at CAI)
South Central — Lynne Thomas (4-49 in third season at South Central)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
CAI — No. 356, No. 75 Class A
South Central — No. 377, No. 83 Class A
• Most recent game:
CAI — Lost at Perry Central 46-27 (Jan. 27)
South Central — Lost to Clarksville 41-40 (Jan. 29)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): CAI 0; South Central 10 (2018).
• Regular-season result: Dec. 29 — Christian Academy 44, South Central 28.
• Last postseason matchup: Jan. 30, 2018 — South Central 49, CAI 29 (first round).
• John Harrell prediction: CAI 46, South Central 35.
• Sagarin projection: CAI by 10.
• Outlook: If the Warriors win, they’ll have their most wins since 2016-17.
• Greg’s pick: CAI 39, South Central 28.

LANESVILLE VS. ROCK CREEK
• 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 22-1. The Eagles have won 18 games in a row
Rock Creek 9-8. The Lions have won their last two games.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Angie Hinton (84-16 in fourth season at Lanesville, 257-89 in 15th season overall)
Rock Creek — Sara Nord (11-17 in second season at Rock Creek)
• Rankings:
Lanesville — No. 2 ICGSA (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 52, No. 2 Class A
Rock Creek — No. 337, No. 68 Class A
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Won at Scottsburg 39-28 (Jan. 28)
Rock Creek — Defeated South Central 53-50 (Jan. 27)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): Lanesville 3 (2021, third straight); Rock Creek 0.
• Regular-season result: Jan. 28 — Lanesville 58, at Rock Creek 18.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 7, 2020 — Lanesville 66, Rock Creek 19 (sectional semifinal)
• John Harrell prediction: Lanesville 66, Rock Creek 15.
• Sagarin projection: Lanesville by 50.
• Outlook: With its defense, Lanesville is pretty upset-proof.
• Greg’s pick: Lanesville 63, Rock Creek 16.

CLASS A WEST WASHINGTON SECTIONAL
WEST WASHINGTON VS. EDINBURGH
• Time: 7 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
West Washington 13-7. The Senators have lost three of their last four.
Edinburgh 8-10. The Lancers have lost six straight.
• Coaches:
West Washington — Matthew Myers (21-22 in second season at West Washington)
Edinburgh — Amy Schilling (76-124 in ninth season at Edinburgh, 101-163 in 12th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 272, No. 41 Class A
Edinburgh — No. 321, No. 62 Class A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Woh at Borden 55-44 (Jan. 25)
Edinburgh — Lost at South Decatur 46-33 (Jan. 29)
• Sectionals championships (most recent): West Washington 3 (2019); Edinburgh 2 (2016).
• Regular-season result: Jan. 8 — At West Washington 44, Edinburgh 40.
• Last postseason matchup: Feb. 2, 2021 — West Washington 43, Edinburgh 40 (sectional first round).
• John Harrell prediction: West Washington 45, Edinburgh 34.
• Sagarin projection: West Washington by 9.
• Outlook: West Washington is playing well and should face Trinity Lutheran in Saturday’s championship.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 50, Edinburgh 34.