By GREG MENGELT

ATHENS, Ohio — Former Silver Creek star Kooper Jacobi went scoreless, but his Toledo Rockets moved into first place with an 87-69 win at Ohio in a Mid-American Conference showdown Friday evening.

Toledo went on a 24-12 run midway through the first half and controlled the rest of the contest and snapped the Bobcats’ 9-game winning streak.

All five Toledo starters played at least 30 minutes, leaving little time for the reserves. Jacobi’s 8 minutes was second-most off the Rocket bench. The freshman didn’t attempt a field goal but grabbed a pair of rebounds.

Sophomore guard Ryan Rollins led all scorers with 26 points. He also had six rebounds and five assists in the win. Junior guard RayJ Dennis added 18 and Setric Millner Jr. had 17.

Ohio (14-3, 5-1) was led by senior forward Jason Carter’s 19 points and seven rebounds.

Toledo, which is 15-4 overall, 7-1 in the MAC and has won six games in a row, hosts Buffalo (10-6, 4-2) on Tuesday. The Bulls have won four consecutive games. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game can be seen on ESPN Plus.

By GREG MENGELT

In fact, for years Floyd Central vs. Jennings County often determined which team would finished last in the HHC.

Not anymore. This year, it appears the Highlanders and Panthers — along with New Albany (6-5) and upstart Seymour (7-4) — appear to be the Hoosier Hills’ and sectional’s top contenders. They’ll meet in Friday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game fo the Night.

The Panthers are 10-3 and already have wins over Brownstown Central, North Harrison and Bedford North Lawrence. A win by Floyd would put it at 3-0 in the conference with only Seymour, Bedford North Lawrence (5-5) and Columbus East (2-10) the remaining teams on the Highlanders’ HHC slate.

So, yeah, this is a big one for the Highlanders.

In Friday’s other action, assuming all the games go on as scheduled, North Harrison (8-3) and Lanesville (3-11) meet in a Harrison County rivalry game, No. 11 Eastern (12-2) meets Charlestown (4-9) and Corydon Central (8-6) battles Salem (4-7) in Mid-Southern Conference games, West Washington (4-9) faces Mitchell (6-7) in a Patoka Lakes matchup, sectional rivals Providence (10-3) and Henryville (4-7) play, as do former MSC rivals Scottsburg (8-5) and Clarksville (4-8). Also, New Washington’s game with Austin was canceled, so the 2-10 Mustangs picked up Oldenburg Academy (3-7) as a late add to their schedule.

(NOTE: Friday’s originally-scheduled Game of the Night — Silver Creek vs. New Albany — was postponed Thursday. The game has been rescheduled for Feb. 12.)

GAME OF THE NIGHT
JENNINGS COUNTY AT FLOYD CENTRAL
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Joe Hinton Court, Floyd Central H.S. (6575 Old Vincennes Rd., Floyds Knobs)
• Records:
Jennings County 10-3, 1-1 HHC. The Panthers have won five of their last six.
Floyd Central 9-2, 2-0 HHC. The Highlanders are on a 4-game winning streak.
• Coaches:
Jennings County — Josh Land (62-72 season at Jennings)
Floyd Central — Todd Sturgeon (131-42 in eighth season at Floyd)
• Rankings:
Floyd Central — No. 19 IBCA (single class).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Jennings County — No. 35, No. 27 Class 4A
Floyd Central — No. 18, No. 16 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Jennings County — Defeated Bedford North Lawrence 73-48 (Jan. 15)
Floyd Central — Won at North Harrison 58-43 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Floyd Central 15-10. The Highlanders have beaten Jennings seven of the last eight times they’ve met.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 6, 2021 — At Jennings County 55, Floyd Central 52.
• John Harrell prediction: Floyd Central 58, Jennings County 53.
• Sagarin projection: Floyd by 6.
• Outlook: These will likely be two of the four sectional contenders in March.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 62, Jennings County 59.

NORTH HARRISON AT LANESVILLE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Lanesville H.S. (2725 Crestview Ave. NE, Lanesville)
• Records:
North Harrison 8-3. The Cougars have won four of their last five.
Lanesville 3-11. The Eagles have lost four of their last six.
• Coaches:
North Harrison — Lou Lefevre (44-13 in third season at North Harrison, 309-93 in 18th season overall)
Lanesville — Mikel Miller (290-220 in 22nd season at Lanesville)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
North Harrison — No. 63, No. 12 Class 3A
Lanesville — No. 232, No. 59 Class A
• Most recent game:
North Harrison — Lost to Floyd Central 58-43 (Jan. 15)
Lanesville — Lost to Orleans 47-29 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: North Harrison 11-9. The Cougars have beaten Lanesville the last two years.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — At North Harrison 58, Lanesville 41.
• John Harrell prediction: North Harrison 67, Lanesville 38.
• Sagarin projection: North Harrison by 26.
• Outlook: North Harrison wins another rivalry game easily.
• Greg’s pick: North Harrison 59, Lanesville 32.

CHARLESTOWN AT EASTERN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Eastern H.S. (1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin)
• Records:
Charlestown 4-9, 0-2 MSC. The Pirates have lost six of their last seven.
Eastern 12-2, 2-2 MSC. The Musketeers have won 11 of their last 12 games.
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Matt Lynch (4-9 in first season at Charlestown, 73-59 in sixth season overall)
Eastern — Chandler Prible (24-15 in second season at Eastern)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 11 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 301, No. 81 Class 3A
Eastern — No. 120, No. 15 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Defeated Borden 41-39 (Jan. 15)
Eastern — Defeated Paoli 39-22 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Eastern 11-10.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — Eastern 60, at Charlestown 50.
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern 65, Charlestown 41.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern by 26.
• Outlook: Musketeers in a landslide.
• Greg’s pick: Eastern 66, Charlestown 43.

SALEM AT CORYDON CENTRAL
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Corydon Central H.S. (375 Country Club Rd., Corydon)
• Records:
Salem 4-7, 0-1 MSC. The Lions have won two of their last three games.
Corydon Central 8-6, 0-2 MSC. The Panthers have won five of their last six games.
• Coaches:
Salem — Duane Malloy (4-7 in first season at Salem)
Corydon Central — Joseph Hinton (29-32 in third season at Corydon)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Salem — No. 322, No. 86 Class 3A
Corydon Central — No. 156, No. 44 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Salem — Won at Crawford County 77-69 (Jan. 8)
Corydon Central — Won at Crawford County 65-52 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: 12-12.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — Corydon Central 76, at Salem 61.
• John Harrell prediction: Corydon Central by 24.
• Sagarin projection: Corydon Central 71, Salem 45.
• Outlook: The Panthers have overcome early injuries and a 2-5 start … and they’re going to keep winning a lot.
• Greg’s pick: Corydon Central 66, Salem 43.

CLARKSVILLE AT SCOTTSBURG
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Charles E. Meyer Gymnasium (1 Jim Barley Way, Scottsburg)
• Records:
Clarksville 4-8. The Generals have lost three of their last four.
Scottsburg 8-5. The Warriors have lost three of their last four.
• Coaches:
Clarksville — Kyle Hankins (4-8 in first season at Clarksville)
Scottsburg — Eric Richardson (14-23 in second season at Scottsburg)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Clarksville — No. 279, No. 65 Class 2A
Scottsburg — No. 109, No. 30 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Clarksville — Lost at Austin 60-50 (Jan. 15)
Scottsburg — Lost at New Albany 58-38 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Scottsburg 13-7.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — At Clarksville 52, Scottsburg 47.
• John Harrell prediction: Scottsburg 67, Clarksville 43.
• Sagarin projection: Scottsburg by 25.
• Outlook: This series has been incredibly competitive over the years. Don’t see why this one won’t be too.
• Greg’s pick: Scottsburg 64, Clarksville 57.

HENRYVILLE AT PROVIDENCE
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Larkin Center, Our Lady of Providence (707 Providence Way, Clarksville)
• Records:
Henryville 4-7. The Hornets have won three of their last five.
Providence 10-3. The Pioneers have a 4-game winning streak.
• Coaches:
Henryville — Jared Hill (95-83 in eighth season at Henryville)
Providence — Ryan Miller (40-19 in third season at Providence)
• Rankings:
Providence — No. 14 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Henryville — No. 287, No. 69 Class 2A
Providence — No. 140, No. 20 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Henryville — Defeated Trinity Lutheran 57-28 (Jan. 8)
Providence — Defeated Crawford County 56-18 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Providence 17-5. Henryville has won three of the last four vs. the Pioneers.
• Most recent meeting: Feb. 2, 2021 — At Henryville 69, Providence 56.
• John Harrell prediction: Providence 58, Henryville 38.
• Sagarin projection: Providence by 23.
• Outlook: The Pioneers are going to move to 4-0 against their sectional field and 6-0 against 2A competition.
• Greg’s pick: Providence 64, Henryville 51.

WEST WASHINGTON AT MITCHELL
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Mitchell H.S. (1000 West Bishop Blvd., Mitchell)
• Records:
West Washington 4-9, 0-2 PLAC. The Senators have won their last two games.
Mitchell 6-7, 3-1 PLAC. The Blue Jackets have won two of their last three.
• Coaches:
West Washington — Clayton Sullivan (43-45 in fourth season at West Washington)
Mitchell — Jackson Ryan (9-21 in second season at Mitchell)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
West Washington — No. 308, No. 52 Class A
Mitchell — No. 281, No. 66 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
West Washington — Won at Medora 60-34 (Jan. 18)
Mitchell — Lost at South Central 56-40 (Jan. 8)
• Last 20 years: 10-10.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — At West Washington 42, Mitchell 41.
• John Harrell prediction: Mitchell 55, West Washington 49.
• Sagarin projection: Mitchell by 7.
• Outlook: The Senators have lost a couple games that I picked them. They haven’t scared me off yet.
• Greg’s pick: West Washington 60, Mitchell 56.

NEW WASHINGTON AT OLDENBURG ACADEMY
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Rigel Gymnasium (401 S. Hwy. 31, Austin)
• Records:
New Washington 2-10. The Mustangs have lost seven straight.
Oldenburg 3-7. The Twisters have lost four of their last five.
• Coaches:
New Washington — Kyle Brown (11-25 in second season at New Wash)
Oldenburg — Gary Moorman (164-139 in 14th season at Oldenburg)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Washington — No. 366, No. 75 Class A
Oldenburg — No. 352, No. 69 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
New Washington — Lost at Clarksville 62-60 (Jan. 8)
Oldenburg — Lost to South Ripley 47-32 (Jan. 11)
• Last 20 years: New Washington 1-0.
• Most recent meeting: Dec. 19, 2020 — New Washington 46, at Oldenburg 44 (OT).
• News & notes: This was a last-second makeup game after Friday’s New Wash opponent, Austin, had a Covid outbreak.
• John Harrell prediction: Oldenburg 49, New Wash 47.
• Sagarin projection: Oldenburg by 6.
• Outlook: Good, quick scheduling by the New Wash athletic department. The Mustangs, who are easily better than their 2-10 record, has an opportunity get a needed road win.
• Greg’s pick: New Washington 53, Oldenburg 47.

By GREG MENGELT

Over the years, the Jeffersonville-New Albany game has determined the Hoosier Hills Conference championship many times. The Bulldogs and Red Devils have then gone on to meet each other in big postseason games a couple weeks later.

This doesn’t appear to be one of those years. New Albany is 5-15 and has lost seven in a row. Jeff has lost four straight and has struggled just to have enough players to field a team. The Devils have only played one in the new year.

“We have grown tremendously as a team this season. However, with quarantines eliminating all game but one since Dec. 14, it’s been hard to test ourselves in game situations,” Jeffersonville coach Missy Voyles said.

Of course, records, losing streak and missed games in the past don’t matter when it comes to rivalry games. No what the situation, Jeff wants to beat New Albany and New Albany wants to beat Jeff just as badly in the Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night.

“Of course, this is a big rivalry for us, so the team is really looking forward to it,” Voyles said. “New Albany has two great veteran guards in (Taylor) Treat and (Maleea) Roland. It should be a fun game to watch.”

Voyles says she’s been looking for leadership from her team this season. She’s hoping she’s found it in junior Cadence Singleton, who had 11 points and 15 rebounds in the loss to Salem.

“Salem was a big step forward for Cadence,” Voyles said. “It’s the first time I’ve really seen her want to lead. That could be huge going into a game at New Albany.”

GAME OF THE NIGHT
JEFFERSONVILLE AT NEW ALBANY
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Doghouse, New Albany H.S. (1020 Vincennes Street, New Albany)
• Records:
New Albany 5-15, 0-4 HHC. The Bulldogs have lost seven in a row.
Jeffersonville 7-7, 1-3 HHC. The Red Devils have lost four in a row.
• Coaches:
New Albany — Shelby Gliebe (11-31 in second season at New Albany, 15-50 in third season overall)
Jeffersonville — Missy Voyles (13-19 in second season at Jeff, 283-133 in 18th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
New Albany — No. 155, No. 63 Class 4A
Jeffersonville — No. 70, No. 43 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
New Albany — Lost at Charlestown 46-34 (Jan. 18)
Jeffersonville — Lost to Salem 38-37 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Jeffersonville 20-7. The Red Devils have won five of the last six in the rivalry.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 22, 2021 — At Jeffersonville 54, New Albany 40.
• John Harrell prediction: Jeffersonville 52, New Albany 42.
• Sagarin projection: Jeffersonville by 18.
• Outlook: It appears Jeff has the better team, but it’s been a crazy season. So at this point, who knows what’s going to happen?
• Greg’s pick: Jeffersonville 57, New Albany 47.

By GREG MENGELT

MIDWAY, Ky. — All five IU Southeast starters scored in double figures but it wasn’t enough in Thursday’s 71-68 loss at Midway (Ky.).

The Grenadiers led most of the first half, and by as many as six points, but couldn’t hang on and fell to 6-14 overall and 4-5 in the River States Conference.

Senior guard Jared Osborne led the IU Southeast attack with 19 points, while freshman wing Gabriel Casillas Cruz (Puerto Rico) and junior guard Glenn Hill Jr. (Louisville/Southern) both had double-doubles. Casillas Cruz finished with 15 points and 13 boards, while Hill had 13 and 11.

Sophomore guard and recent roster addition Ahmad Price (Louisville/Fern Creek) contributed 11 and junior guard Anthony Wales Jr. (Louisville/Fern Creek) added 10 in the loss.

Midway got 17 points apiece from senior forward Raekwon Evans (Louisville/Valley) and sophomore guard Donnie Miller (Newport, Ky.) as the Eagles improve to 10-5 overall and 4-4 in the RSC.

The Grenadiers host Miami-Hamilton (2-12) at 3 p.m. Saturday in a non-conference contest.

By GREG MENGELT

Heidbreder, a freshman and former Floyd Central star, went 2 for 8 from the field and 2 for 2 at the foul line as the Falcons improve to 9-7 overall and 2-3 in the Mountain West Conference. He also had four rebounds and two assists.

Air Force freshman guard Ethan Taylor had a big game with 16 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals to lead the way for the Falcons, who led 33-26 in the victory. Senior guard A.J. Walker added 14 points and freshman guard Jeffrey Mills scored 13 off the Air Force bench.

UNLV (10-8, 2-3) was led by senior guard Bryce Hamilton’s game-high 32 points.

Heidbreder and the Falcons host No. 23 Colorado State (14-1, 3-1) on Saturday. That game will be carried on FS1 at 2 p.m.

By GREG MENGELT

The Pirates and Lions — along with Corydon Central — are expected to be sectional contenders, should defending state champion and fourth-ranked Silver Creek stumble.

With the Dragons already in possession of the Mid-Southern Conference title, Thursday’s game is a late-season tuneup and a chance for both teams to gain some momentum heading into the sectional in two weeks.

Charlestown is 14-5 and has won four straight games, three of those on the road, the other an easy home win against 4A New Albany. The Pirates won at Madison on Friday and at Brownstown Central in a 16-hour period and passed both tests a couple weekends ago.

“The Mid-Southern Conference is tough,” Charlestown coach Scott Matthews said. “We’ve faced adversity and done pretty well with it.”

Aside from losses in a tournament at Scottsburg, the Pirates’ only losses have been to Silver Creek and Corydon Central, the top two teams in the MSC>

“Charlestown is one of the best teams in the conference and in the sectional,” Salem coach Jerry Hickey said. “They are having a great year, as everyone expected them to. They have been a little overshadowed by the success of Silver Creek and Corydon, but they are an extremely talented team.

Salem (10-7) has dominated the MSC the last half-decade but has had an up-and-down season (thanks in large part to one of Southern Indiana’s toughest schedules). The Lions still have two players who contributed heavily to their 2020 state finals team and four players with a ton of varsity experience. There’s no doubt the Lions will be one of the teams no one wants to see when the sectional fields are announced Sunday.

“Those girls have experienced some stuff,” Matthews said of players like seniors Abigail Ratts, Natalie Noel and Kayla Klinglesmith. “They’re going to have six veterans out there who’ve experienced a lot of success.”

Salem has a 5-game winning streak in its series against the Pirates.

“The past few years we have had successful years and our game with them has always come down to the last few possessions,” Hickey said. “They are well coached and balanced with talented post players surrounded by guards who can shoot the 3 and handle the ball. Should be a great game.”

GAME OF THE NIGHT
CHARLESTOWN AT SALEM
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Brooks Memorial Gymnasium, Salem H.S. (700 N. Harrison St., Salem)
• Records:
Charlestown 14-5, 5-2 MSC. The Pirates are on a 4-game winning streak.
Salem 10-7, 3-3 MSC. The Lions have won two of their last three and four of their last seven.
• Coaches:
Charlestown — Scott Matthews (80-57 in sixth season at Charlestown)
Salem — Jerry Hickey (147-72 in ninth season at Salem)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Charlestown — No. 59, No. 13 Class 3A
Salem — No. 69, No. 16 Class 3A
• Most recent game:
Charlestown — Defeated New Albany 46-34 (Jan. 18)
Salem — Lost at Lanesville 43-37 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Charlestown 15-10. Salem has won the last five games in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 29, 2021 — At Salem 50, Charlestown 46.
• John Harrell prediction: Salem 48, Charlestown 45.
• Sagarin projection: Salem by 2.
• Outlook: My instinct says take Salem at home, but the Pirates keep proving us wrong. So …
• Greg’s pick: Charlestown 53, Salem 51.

SCOTTSBURG AT EASTERN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Eastern H.S. (1100 N. Eastern School Rd., Pekin)
• Records:
Scottsburg 10-8, 2-5 MSC. The Warriorettes have alternated wins and losses over their last 11 games.
Eastern 10-9, 1-5 MSC. The Musketeers have lost three straight and five of their last six.
• Coaches:
Scottsburg — Carrie Daniels (18-23 in second season at Scottsburg, 121-79 in seventh season overall)
Eastern — Michael McBride (229-124 in 15th season at Eastern)
• Rankings:
Eastern — No. 13 AP (Class 2A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Scottsburg — No. 96, No. 26 Class 3A
Eastern — No. 110, No. 19 Class 2A
• Most recent game:
Scottsburg — Lost at Salem 71-59 (Jan. 13)
Eastern — Lost to Lanesville 36-25 (Jan. 15)
• Last 20 years: Scottsburg 14-5.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 14, 2021 — At Scottsburg 61, Eastern 44.
• John Harrell prediction: Eastern by 2.
• Sagarin projection: Eastern 46, Scottsburg 44.
• Outlook: A couple of really interesting MSC games on a Thursday evening. Like Charlestown-Salem, this one is a tossup.
• Greg’s pick: Scottsburg 61, Eastern 58.

TRINITY LUTHERAN AT FLOYD CENTRAL
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Joe Hinton Court, Floyd Central H.S. (6575 Old Vincennes Rd., Floyds Knobs)
• Records:
Trinity Lutheran 12-6. The Cougars have won five of their last eight.
Floyd Central 7-11. The Highlanders have won four of their last six.
• Coaches:
Trinity Lutheran — Mike Lang (179-84 in 11th season at Trinity Lutheran)
Floyd Central — Randy Gianfagna (27-58 in fourth season at Floyd)
• Rankings:
Trinity Lutheran — No. 8 AP (Class A).
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Trinity Lutheran — No. 161, No. 13 Class A
Floyd Central — No. 116, No. 55 Class 4A
• Most recent game:
Trinity Lutheran — Defeated Brown County 71-58 (Jan. 14)
Floyd Central — Defeated Borden 49-32 (Jan. 17)
• Last 20 years: Trinity Lutheran 2-0.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 21 — At Trinity Lutheran 67, Floyd Central 38.
• John Harrell prediction: Floyd Central 52, Trinity Lutheran 41.
• Sagarin projection: Floyd by 10.
• Outlook: This is a tough challenge for the Floyd, but the Highlanders are playing well and have the homecourt advantage. They should pull away for a fifth win in their last seven games.
• Greg’s pick: Floyd Central 54, Trinity Lutheran 41.

HENRYVILLE AT BORDEN
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Borden Junior-Senior H.S. (301 West St., Borden)
• Records:
Henryville 8-9, 2-2 SAC. The Hornets have won six of their last eight.
Borden 11-8, 4-1 SAC. The Braves won two of their last three.
• Coaches:
Henryville — Tuesday Guernsey (23-36 in third season at Henryville)
Borden — Matt Vick (46-64 in fifth season at Borden)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Henryville — No. 329, No. 83 Class 2A
Borden — No. 319, No. 60 Class A
• Most recent game:
Henryville — Defeated Orleans 31-25 (Jan. 8)
Borden — Won at South Central 53-41 (Jan. 18)
• Last 20 years: Borden 17-11. The Braves have won the last two in the series.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 21, 2021 — Borden 38, at South Central 29.
• John Harrell prediction: Borden 42, Henryville 36.
• Sagarin projection: Borden by 7.
• Outlook: Another conference game that should be interesting. This one has one-possession game written all over it.
• Greg’s pick: Henryville 47, Borden 46.

CHRISTIAN ACADEMY AT SPRINGS VALLEY
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Springs Valley H.S. (326 S. Larry Bird Blvd., French Lick)
• Records:
CAI 6-10. The Warriors have won four of their last seven.
Springs Valley 10-8. The Blackhawks have lost four of their last five.
• Coaches:
CAI — Carson Casey (14-46 in third season at CAI)
Springs Valley — Marty Niehaus (70-43 in fifth season at Springs Valley, 442-231 in 30th season overall)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
CAI — No. 353, No. 74 Class A
Springs Valley — No. 255, No. 34 Class A
• Most recent game:
CAI — Lost to Henryville 40-28 (Jan. 18)
Springs Valley — Won at Cannelton 59-20 (Jan. 17)
• Last 20 years: Springs Valley 17-4. The Blackhawks have beaten CAI nine consecutive times.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 21, 2021 — Springs Valley 48, at CAI 9.
• John Harrell prediction: Springs Valley 52, CAI 25.
• Sagarin projection: Springs Valley by 26.
• Outlook: This is a pretty good Springs Valley team. The Blackhawks could contend for a sectional title.
• Greg’s pick: Springs Valley 45, CAI 27.

PAOLI AT WEST WASHINGTON
• Time: 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Tower Gymnasium, West Washington H.S. (8028 W. Batt Rd., Campbellsburg)
• Records:
Paoli 12-7, 3-0 PLAC. The Rams have won four in a row.
West Washington 12-5, 3-2 PLAC. The Senators have won six of their last seven.
• Coaches:
Paoli — Donavan Crews (22-13 in second season at Paoli)
West Washington — Matthew Myers (20-20 in second season at West Washington)
• Computer-based Sagarin Ratings:
Paoli — No. 157, No. 35 Class 2A
West Washington — No. 277, No. 41 Class A
• Most recent game:
Paoli — Defeated Crawford County 55-35 (Jan. 15)
West Washington — Lost to Crawford County 44-26 (Jan. 13)
• Last 20 years: Paoli 19-1. The Rams have a 19-game winning streak against West Washington.
• Most recent meeting: Jan. 21, 2021 — At Paoli 45, West Washington 30.
• John Harrell prediction: Paoli 48, West Washington 31.
• Sagarin projection: Paoli by 14.
• Outlook: The Senators should be able to keep this one fairly close at home.
• Greg’s pick: Paoli 45, West Washington 37.