By GREG MENGELT Defending Class 3A state champion Silver Creek stayed put at No. 9 in the latest Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Poll, which was released on Sunday evening. The Dragons improved to 11-0 with wins over Floyd Central 47-34 on Wednesday and over Louisville Central 66-49 on Saturday. Silver Creek is outscoring its opponents […]

By GREG MENGELT It hasn’t always been easy or pretty, but the Providence Pioneers are sitting at 4-0 through four games. Providence stared last year 3-0 in Ryan Miller’s second year as head coach, so Providence is no stranger to fast starts. Last year in a bit of a rebuilding season, the Pioneers went 12-9 […]

By GREG MENGELT Everyone expected Salem to be here. The Lions have been one of the best 3A teams in the state for the better part of a half-decade. They’re loaded with experienced talent. Few doubted Salem (6-2) would play a huge role in the Mid-Southern Conference race and the Class 3A landscape throughout the […]

By GREG MENGELT Salem senior Abigail Ratts has been a stat stuffer for years. Last week was no exception. On Thursday, Ratts finished with 26 points, 9 rebounds, 6 steals and 6 assists to lead the Lions to a 55-39 win at Paoli and earn the Hoosier Hills Hoops Player of the Week honor. “Abigail […]

By GREG MENGELT Any time a state championship contender rolls into town it’s a big deal. On Saturday, Zionsville brings a 3-0 record, a No. 2 ranking and an experienced, balanced roster into New Albany to face the 2-1 Bulldogs are coming off a 61-59 come-from-behind victory over Evansville Harrison (0-2) on Friday evening at […]

By GREG MENGELT The Mid-Southern Conference has been one of the best league’s in Indiana this year. Not just locally and not just for its size. One of the best. Period. We’re a bit biased, but it’s pretty undeniable. It’s not just the top teams. Obviously, Silver Creek (7-0) and Salem (4-2) are potential state […]