By GREG MENGELT

The Grenadiers won for the third time in four games by shooting 51.9 percent (41 of 79), out-rebounding the Thunderbirds 45-30 and assisting on 19 of their 41 made baskets.

Sophomore guard Ahmad Price (Louisville/Valley) — a late addition to the IUS roster — led all scorers with 25 points. He was 10 for 14 from the floor with six boards, three steals and a pair of assists. The team’s leading scorer, junior guard Glenn Hill Jr. (Louisville/Southern) added a double-double of 22 points and 10 rebounds. Senior guard Jared Osborne (Mt. Washington, Ky./Bullitt East) finished with 17.

Junior guard Dylan McCullough came off the Thunderhawk bench for 18 points.

The Grenadiers (7-14, 4-5 RSC) goes to Rio Grande (Ohio) for a makeup game Monday for its next contest. Rio is 10-8 overall and 5-3 in River States Conference play.

By GREG MENGELT

Heidbreder, a former Floyd Central star, went 5 for 9 from the field, 3 for 7 from behind the 3-point arc and made three of his four free three attempts in the loss. He also had four rebounds, three assists and two steals for the Falcons, who have lost four of their last five games.

Heidbreder, a freshman, is now the Falcons’ third-leading scorer at 8.7 points per game.

Leading scorer A.J. Walker, a senior guard, added 13 points for Air Force.

Colorado State, which has won five in a row since its only loss the season, got 18 points from junior guard Isaiah Stevens and 15 off the bench from junior guard John Tonje. The Rams are now 15-1 overall and 5-1 in the Mountain West and could move into the top 20 this week.

Air Force travels to San Jose State on Tuesday at 10 p.m. The Spartans are 7-10 and winless in the Mountain West.

By GREG MENGELT

Last week, New Albany ran through Southwestern and Scottsburg for Wins No. 5 and 6 on the season.

The Bulldogs victories also were Nos. 599 and 600 in the storied career of New Albany head coach Jim Shannon.

Shannon, who led the Bulldogs to the 2016, liked the way his team played last week in outscoring the Rebels and Warriors by a combined 31 points.

“We have been playing better,” said Shannon, who has earned 435 wins in 24 seasons on the New Albany bench. “We’ve finally got everybody healthy and everybody playing. We seem to be at full health now. We’ve been practicing much better the last couple weeks and that’s allowed us to play better basketball.”

The Bulldogs have been playing particularly well on the defensive end of late. Aside from giving up 94 points to Cathedral, New Albany has surrendered 36, 20, 47, 48 and 38 in consecutive games going back to Dec. 18.

The Bulldogs’ D will need to be good in Saturday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Week. Evansville Reitz (6-4) visits the Dog House with a reputation of having high-powered offenses under Michael Adams.

“We’ve defended well,” Shannon said. “Hopefully we continue to do that.”

Reitz began the season 5-0 but has lost four of its last five games.

GAME OF THE NIGHT
EVANSVILLE REITZ AT NEW ALBANY
• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: The Doghouse, New Albany H.S. (1020 Vincennes Street, New Albany)
• Records:
Reitz 6-4. The Panthers have lost four of their last five.
New Albany 6-5. The Bulldogs have won four of their last five.
• Coaches:
Reitz — Michael Adams (392-261 in 29th season at Reitz, 451-273 in 32nd season overall)
New Albany — Jim Shannon (435-132 in 24th season at New Albany, 600-271 in 38th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Reitz — No. 48, No. 34 Class 4A
New Albany — No. 59, No. 41 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Reitz — Lost to Centralia (Ill.) 64-60 (Jan. 15)
New Albany — Defeated Scottsburg 58-38 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: New Albany 15-8.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Reitz 53, New Albany 29.
• John Harrell prediction: Reitz 56, New Albany 50.
• Sagarin projection: New Albany by 2.
• Outlook: Twice this year Harrell has picked New Albany to lose and has been wrong. Make it three.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 60, Reitz 51.

COLUMBUS EAST AT JEFFERSONVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: William S. Johnson Arena, Jeffersonville H.S. (2315 Allison Ln., Jeffersonville)
• Records:
East 2-10, 0-2 HHC. The Olympians have lost seven of their last eight.
Jeffersonville 2-8, 0-2 HHC. The Red Devils have lost three straight.
• Coaches:
East — Brent Chitty (122-140 in 12th season at East, 308-298 in 28th season overall)
Jeffersonville — Andrew Grantz (17-15 in second season at Jeff, 105-57 in seventh season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
East — No. 229, No. 94 Class 4A
Jeffersonville — No. 170, No. 83 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
East — Defeated Mooresville 51-31 (Jan. 18)
Jeffersonville — Lost at North Oldham (Ky.) 60-58 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Jeffersonville 12-8. The Red Devils have won four in a row vs. East.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Jeffersonville 80, at Columbus East 52.
• John Harrell prediction: Jeffersonville 57, East 49.
• Sagarin projection: Jeffersonville by 10.
• Outlook: This should be a much-needed win for the Red Devils. If not, there will be serious concern in Jeffersonville.
• Greg’s pick: Jeffersonville 67, Columbus East 48.

ROCK CREEK AT PROVIDENCE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Larkin Center, Our Lady of Providence (707 Providence Way, Clarksville)
• Records:
Rock Creek 5-6. The Lions have lost five of their last six.
Providence 11-3. The Pioneers are on a 5-game winning streak.
• Coaches:
Rock Creek — Chris Brown (353-287 in 26th season at Rock Creek)
Providence — Ryan Miller (41-19 in third season at Providence)
• Rankings:
Providence — No. 14 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Rock Creek — No. 215, No. 22 Class A
Providence — No. 140, No. 20 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Rock Creek — Lost at Southwestern 71-56 (Jan. 21)
Providence — Defeated Henryville 60-26 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Providence 14-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 17, 2020 — At Providence 51, Rock Creek 46.
• John Harrell prediction: Providence 57, Rock Creek 44.
• Sagarin projection: Providence by 12.
• Outlook: This will likely be Rock Creek’s seventh loss, but the Lions are still their sectional favorites. They’re not afraid to take on anyone and their schedule will probably help them in March.
• Greg’s pick: Providence 54, Rock Creek 45.

CHARLESTOWN AT CORYDON CENTRAL
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Corydon Central H.S. (375 Country Club Rd., Corydon)
• Records:
Charlestown 4-10, 0-3 MSC. The Pirates have lost seven of their last eight.
Corydon Central 9-6, 1-2 MSC. The Panthers have won three straight and seven of their last eight.
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Matt Lynch (4-10 in first season at Charlestown, 73-60 in sixth season overall)
Corydon Central — Joseph Hinton (30-32 in third season at Corydon)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 310, No. 81 Class 3A
Corydon Central — No. 156, No. 44 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Lost at Eastern 55-47 (Jan. 21)
Corydon Central — Defeated Salem 76-30 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Corydon Central 20-5.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Charlestown 89, Corydon 84.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 64, Charlestown 42.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon by 22.
• Outlook: Corydon is playing well and playing at home. Should be a fairly comfortable win for the Panthers.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 63, Charlestown 42.

NORTH HARRISON AT SALEM
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Brooks Memorial Gymnasium, Salem H.S. (700 N. Harrison St., Salem)
• Records:
North Harrison 9-3, 5-1 MSC. The Cougars have won five of their last six.
Salem 4-8, 0-2 MSC. The Lions have lost two of their last three.
• Coaches:
North Harrison — Lou Lefevre (45-13 in third season at North Harrison, 310-93 in 18th season overall)
Salem — Duane Malloy (4-8 in first season at Salem)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
North Harrison — No. 63, No. 12 Class 3A
Salem — No. 322, No. 86 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
North Harrison — Won at Lanesville 61-22 (Jan. 21)
Salem — Lost at Corydon Central 76-30 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Salem 13-9. North Harrison has a 3-game winning streak vs. the Lions.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At North Harrison 72, Salem 32.
• John Harrell prediction: North Harrison 73, Salem 38.
• Sagarin projection: North Harrison by 26.
• Outlook: All Cougars, even on the road.
• Greg’s pick: North Harrison 60, Salem 39.

BORDEN AT HENRYVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Records:
Borden 9-5, 4-0 SAC. The Braves have lost two of their last three.
Henryville 4-8, 1-0 SAC. The Hornets have split their last six games.
• Coaches:
Borden — Doc Nash (213-154 in 16th season at Borden)
Henryville — Jared Hill (95-84 in eighth season at Henryville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Borden — No. 239, No. 27 Class A
Henryville — No. 287, No. 69 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Borden — Lost at Charlestown 41-39 (Jan. 15)
Henryville — Lost at Providence 60-26 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Henryville 12-11. The Hornets have a 6-game winning streak vs. Borden.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Henryville 40, at Borden 33.
• John Harrell prediction: Borden 53, Henryville 47.
• Sagarin projection: Borden by 4.
• Outlook: Could go either way, so I’ll take the home team by a point.
• Greg’s pick: Henryville 57, Borden 56.

LANESVILLE AT CLARKSVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Furnish Gym, Henryville H.S. (213 N. Ferguson St., Henryville)
• Records:
Lanesville 3-12. The Eagles have lost their last two games.
Clarksville 4-9. The Generals have lost three straight.
• Coaches:
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (290-221 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (4-9 in first season at Clarksville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Lanesville — No. 323, No. 59 Class A
Clarksville — No. 279, No. 65 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Lanesville — Lost to North Harrison 61-22 (Jan. 21)
Clarksville — Lost at Scottsburg 74-45 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Lanesville 6-5.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Lanesville 67, Clarksville 57.
• John Harrell prediction: Clarksville 57, Lanesville 50.
• Sagarin projection: Clarksville by 8.
• Outlook: Halfway through the season, it’s hard to know what to make of both of these programs.
• Greg’s pick: Clarksville 54, Lanesville 50.

SCOTTSBURG AT SEYMOUR
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium, Seymour H.S. (1350 W. Second St., Seymour)
• Records:
Scottsburg 9-5. The Warriors have lost two of their last three.
Seymour 8-4. The Owls have won their last two games and three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Scottsburg — Eric Richardson (15-23 in second season at Scottsburg)
Seymour — Kirk Manns (26-31 in third season at Rock Creek)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Scottsburg — No. 109, No. 30 Class 3A
Seymour — No. 79, No. 50 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Scottsburg — Defeated Clarksville 74-45 (Jan. 21)
Seymour — Won at Bedford North Lawrence 36-26 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Seymour 12-8.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Seymour 47, at Scottsburg 40.
• John Harrell prediction: Seymour 56, Scottsburg 49.
• Sagarin projection: Seymour by 7.
• Outlook: This is the best Seymour team in probably 20 years.
• Greg’s pick: Seymour 57, Scottsburg 47.

SOUTHWESTERN AT AUSTIN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Rigel Gymnasium (401 S. Hwy. 31, Austin)
• Records:
Southwestern 9-5. The Rebels have won two consecutive games and three of their last four.
Austin 3-8. The Eagles have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Southwestern — Zac Nussbaum (34-13 in third season at Southwestern)
Austin — Ryan Edwards (38-70 in fifth season at Austin)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Southwestern — No. 117, No. 14 Class 2A
Austin — No. 266, No. 60 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Southwestern — Defeated Rock Creek 71-56 (Jan. 21)
Austin — Defeated Clarksville 60-50 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Austin 14-8. Southwestern is on a 3-game winning streak vs. the Eagles.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Southwestern 98, Austin 80.
• John Harrell prediction: Southwestern 70, Austin 51.
• Sagarin projection: Southwestern by 15.
• Outlook: I could see Austin pulling off the upset, but I’m not confident enough to predict it.
• Greg’s pick: Southwestern 65, Austin 58.

PAOLI AT CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Christian Academy of Indiana (1000 Academy Dr., New Albany)
• Records:
Paoli 6-5. The Rams have lost their last two and four of their last five.
CAI 6-7. The Warriors have lost two straight and three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Paoli — Dusty Cole (149-73 in 10th season at Paoli)
CAI — Hayden Casey (15-24 in second season at CAI)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Paoli — No. 221, No. 44 Class 2A
CAI — No. 268, No. 39 Class A
• Most recent game:
Paoli — Lost to Springs Valley 59-53 (Jan. 21)
CAI — Lost to Lanesville 59-55 (Jan. 14)
• Last 20 years: Paoli 15-2. The Rams have won six straight vs. CAI.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Paoli 49, CAI 40.
• John Harrell prediction: Paoli 54, CAI 53.
• Sagarin projection: Paoli by 3.
• Outlook: CAI could also pull off an upset. I am confident enough to predict it.
• Greg’s pick: CAI 62, Paoli 59.

By GREG MENGELT

The Silver Creek girls’ basketball program has accomplished a lot in its history, particularly the last few years.

Here’s something interesting. The Dragons have only gone through the Mid-Southern Conference slate unbeaten once in program history. That was last season.

On Saturday, Class 3A No. 4 Silver Creek (19-1) can make it back-to-back perfect conference seasons — and 18 straight MSC wins — by beating Class 2A No. 13 Eastern (11-9) at home in Saturday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night.

“This games means everything at the moment because if we can figure out how to win it, we will win the conference outright for the second time in school history,” said Silver Creek coach Scott Schoen, who’s led the Dragons to a 65-8 record over the past three seasons.

Beating Eastern won’t be easy. The Musketeers have been test. In fact, according to the computer-based Sagarin Ratings, Eastern plays third third-toughest schedule in all of Class 2A (behind only Evansville Mater Dei and Eastside, just north of Fort Wayne).

Michael McBride has led the Musketeers to five sectional titles in the last nine seasons, including a 2A state championship in 2017.

“Eastern is a well coached team, who plays extremely hard and can shoot the 3,” Schoen said. “They are a lot like us in the fact that they pride themselves on defensive intensity and toughness.”

GAME OF THE NIGHT
EASTERN AT SILVER CREEK
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Silver Creek H.S. (557 Renz Ave., Sellersburg)
• Records:
Eastern 11-9, 2-5 MSC. The Musketeers have lost three of their last four.
Silver Creek 19-1, 7-0 MSC. The Dragons have won seven straight.
• Coaches:
Eastern — Michael McBride (230-124 in 15th season at Eastern)
Silver Creek — Scott Schoen (174-109 in 12th season at Silver Creek)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 13 ICGSA (Class 2A).
Silver Creek — No. 9 IBCA (single class); No. 4 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Eastern — No. 110, No. 19 Class 2A
Silver Creek — No. 18, No. 3 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Eastern — Lost to Scottsburg 56-40 (Jan. 20)
Silver Creek — Defeated Columbus North 54-34 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Silver Creek 14-6. The Dragons have won their last three games vs. Eastern.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Silver Creek 61, at Eastern 42.
• John Harrell prediction: Silver Creek 57, Eastern 34.
• Sagarin projection: Silver Creek by 25.
• Outlook: Silver Creek’s dominating season continues … and it probably will for a while.
• Greg’s pick: Silver Creek 65, Eastern 32.

FLOYD CENTRAL AT CORYDON CENTRAL
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Corydon Central H.S. (375 Country Club Rd., Corydon)
• Records:
Floyd Central 7-12. The Highlanders have won four of their last seven.
Corydon Central 17-2. The Panthers have won five in a row.
• Coaches:
Floyd Central — Randy Gianfagna (27-59 in fourth season at Floyd)
Corydon Central — Josh Conrad (27-13 in second season at Corydon, 146-106 in 11th season overall)
• Rankings:
Corydon Central — No. 11 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Floyd Central — No. 116, No. 55 Class 4A
Corydon Central — No. 56, No. 12 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Floyd Central — Lost to Trinity Lutheran 46-45 (Jan. 20)
Corydon Central — Defeated North Harrison 53-23 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Corydon Central 10-9.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Floyd Central 47, Corydon Central 40.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central 53, Floyd Central 36.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central by 18.
• Outlook: Good test for Corydon. The Panthers will pass it.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 62, Floyd Central 47.

NEW ALBANY AT EVANSVILLE CENTRAL
• Time: 5 p.m.
• Location: Central H.S. (5400 First Ave., Evansville)
• Records:
New Albany 5-16. The Bulldogs have lost eight in a row.
Central 6-14. The Bears have lost three straight and seven of their last eight.
• Coaches:
New Albany — Shelby Gliebe (11-32 in second season at New Albany, 15-51 in third season overall)
Central — Dave Alexander (20-46 in third season at Central)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Albany — No. 155, No. 63 Class 4A
Central — No. 230, No. 82 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
New Albany — Lost to Jeffersonville 48-36 (Jan. 21)
Central — Lost at Mater Dei 47-44 (Jan. 20)
• Last 20 years: Central 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Central 44, at New Albany 41.
• John Harrell prediction: New Albany 50, Central 42.
• Sagarin projection: New Albany by 7.
• Outlook: New Albany could really use a late-season win.
• Greg’s pick: New Albany 47, Central 38.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT CHARLESTOWN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charlestown Sports Arena (1 Pirate Place, Charlestown)
• Records:
CAI 6-12. The Warriors have lost two straight and three of four.
Charlestown 15-5. The Pirates have won five in a row.
• Coaches:
CAI — Carson Casey (14-47 in third season at CAI)
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (81-57 in sixth season at Charlestown)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
CAI — No. 353, No. 74 Class A
Charlestown — No. 59, No. 13 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
CAI — Lost at Springs Valley 50-19 (Jan. 20)
Charlestown — Won at Salem 56-47 (Jan. 20)
• Last 20 years: Charlestown 10-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Charlestown 65, at CAI 22.
• John Harrell prediction: Charlestown 70, CAI 11.
• Sagarin projection: Charlestown by 57.
• Outlook: Hopefully the Pirates will go a little easy.
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 61, CAI 23.

EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL AT NORTH HARRISON
• Time: 2:30 p.m.
• Location: North Harrison H.S. (1070 Hwy. 64 N.W., Ramsey)
• Records:
Memorial 16-4. The Tigers have won three straight and nine of their last 10.
North Harrison 9-9. The Lady Cats have lost five in a row.
• Coaches:
Memorial — Lee Auker (56-13 in third season at Memorial)
North Harrison — Jamie Kolkmeier (21-15 in second season at North Harrison)
• Rankings:
Memorial — No. 12 ICGSA (Class 3A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Memorial — No. 50, No. 10 Class 3A
North Harrison — No. 165, No. 50 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Memorial — Won at North 58-48 (Jan. 20)
North Harrison — Lost at Corydon Central 53-23 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: North Harrison 3-1.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 14, 2019 — At North Harrison 56, Memorial 51.
• John Harrell prediction: Memorial 56, North Harrison 38.
• Sagarin projection: Memorial by 18.
• Outlook: The Tigers always seem to be good. This year isn’t an exception.
• Greg’s pick: Memorial 59, North Harrison 31.

SALEM AT MITCHELL
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Mitchell H.S. (1000 West Bishop Blvd., Mitchell)
• Records:
Salem 10-8. The Lions have lost their last two and four of their last six.
Mitchell 11-7. The Bluejackets have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Salem — Jerry Hickey (147-73 in ninth season at Salem)
Mitchell — Tim Haworth (22-11 in second season at Mitchell)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Salem — No. 69, No. 16 Class 3A
Mitchell — No. 143, No. 30 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Salem — Lost to Charlestown 56-47 (Jan. 20)
Mitchell — Lost at Bloomington North 51-45 (Jan. 11)
• Last 20 years: Mitchell 12-10. Salem has a 5-game winning streak vs. the Bluejackets.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 9, 2020 — At Salem 74, Mitchell 34.
• John Harrell prediction: Salem 51, Mitchell 43.
• Sagarin projection: Salem by 9.
• Outlook: The Lions are probably going to end up with nine regular-season losses. That’s quite a schedule they’ve faced.
• Greg’s pick: Salem 65, Mitchell 49.

WEST WASHINGTON AT BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Brownstown Central H.S. (500 N. Elm St., Brownstown)
• Records:
West Washington 12-6. The Senators have won their last two games.
Brownstown 11-11. The Braves have won two of their last three and seven of their last 10.
• Coaches:
West Washington — Matthew Myers (20-21 in second season at West Washington)
Brownstown — Brandon Allman (56-22 in third season at Brownstown)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 277, No. 41 Class A
Brownstown — No. 129, No. 39 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Lost to Paoli 56-30 (Jan. 20)
Brownstown — Defeated Bloomington North 48-44 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Brownstown 8-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — Brownstown 58, West Washington 30.
• John Harrell prediction: Brownstown 54, West Washington 30.
• Sagarin projection: Brownstown by 26.
• Outlook: Brownstown has an interesting resumé. Some really good ones and some questionable losses. The Braves are playing well of late.
• Greg’s pick: Brownstown 51, West Washington 27.

ORLEANS AT AUSTIN
• Time: 1:30 p.m.
• Location: Austin H.S. (401 South Highway 31, Austin)
• Records:
Orleans 4-16. The Bulldogs have lost five of their last six.
Austin 6-10. The Eagles have won four of their last six.
• Coaches:
Orleans — Jared Gilbert (61-73 in sixth season at Orleans)
Austin — Jared Petersen (237-174 in 17th season at Austin)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Orleans — No. 323, No. 63 Class A
Austin — No. 185, No. 41 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Orleans — Lost at Crawford County 51-32 (Jan. 20)
Austin — Lost to Silver Creek 60-24 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Orleans 2-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 23, 2021 — At Orleans 51, Austin 45.
• John Harrell prediction: Austin 53, Orleans 30.
• Sagarin projection: Austin by 27.
• Outlook: Gotta like the way the Eagles are closing out the regular season.
• Greg’s pick: Austin 57, Orleans 37.

CLARKSVILLE AT SHAWE MEMORIAL
• Time: Noon
• Location: Father Hilary Menny Gymnasium, Shawe H.S. (201 West State Street, Madison)
• Records:
Clarksville 3-16. The Generals have lost four straight.
Shawe 7-9. The Hilltoppers have lost three games in a row.
• Coaches:
Clarksville — Amanda Carmichael (11-32 in second season at Clarksville, 71-126 in ninth season overall)
Shawe — Terry King (22-51 in fourth season at Shawe, 85-102 in 10th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Clarksville — No. 373, No. 96 Class 2A
Shawe — No. 344, No. 70 Class A
• Most recent game:
Clarksville — Lost at Christian Academy 42-24 (Jan. 13)
Shawe — Lost to Hauser 46-36 (Jan. 21)
• Last 20 years: Clarksville 9-2.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 5, 2021 — At Clarksville 31, Shawe 24.
• John Harrell prediction: Shawe 43, Clarksville 28.
• Sagarin projection: Shawe by 16.
• Outlook: Clarksville is going to have to play great defense to win this one. I’ll take Shawe in a close one at home.
• Greg’s pick: Shawe 33, Clarksville 31.

By GREG MENGELT

RENO, Nev. — Nevada controlled the second half of Friday’s 77-73 Mountain West Conference victory over Fresno State at the Lawlor Events Center.

Former Jeffersonville star Tre Coleman was 1 for 3 from the field and 1 for 4 from the free throw line to contribute three points in the win. The sophomore also had two steals and an assist in the victory.

Fresno (13-5, 3-2) led by as many as seven points in the first half and held a 37-36 half-time lead. The Wolf Pack trailed 45-44 with 14:22 remaining before Nevada went on a 19-9 run and never trailed again. Nevada is now 9-7 overall and 3-2 in the Mountain West.

Nevada placed three players in double figures, led by junior guard Grant Sherfield’s 17 points. Junior guard Kevin Blackshear added 16 and junior center Will Baker scored 16 in the victory.

Fresno State got big games from a pair of juniors. Orland Robinson finished with 26 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while Isaiah Hill had 22 points and four assists. The loss snapped the Bulldogs’ 3-game winning streak.

The Wolf Pack face 23rd-ranked Colorado State next. The Rams are 14-1 overall and 4-1 in the MWC heading into Saturday’s contest against Air Force. Tipoff is scheduled for 11 p.m. locally Tuesday.

By GREG MENGELT

BOSTON — Romeo Langford appears to be back in the Boston Celtics’ regular rotation.

For the third straight game, the former New Albany and Indiana University star played significant minutes off the Boston bench. He scored 12 points Friday against the Portland Trailblazers, but Boston suffered a 109-105 loss at TD Garden to fall to 23-24 on the season.

Langford got the second-most minutes of any Boston reserve, going 5 for 7 from the field in 23 minutes. He was 2 for 4 from behind the 3-point arc and added a pair of rebounds and a pair of blocked shots. The Celtics were led Jayson Tatum’s 27 points and Jaylen Brown’s 22. Boston is currently in the 10th in the Eastern Conference, a half-game ahead of the Knicks for the final playoff spot.

Portland won without All-NBA performer Damian Lillard, thanks to 29 points from Josef Nurkic and 24 from C.J. McCollum.

The Celtics go to Washington to face the 23-23 Wizards on Sunday at 3:30 p.m.