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GIRLS’ PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK: Creek’s Mason-Striverson scores 28, goes over 1,000 points against Floyd

Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

By GREG MENGELT Silver Creek senior Kynidi Mason-Striverson had a big night in Wednesday’s 47-34 home win over Floyd Central. Mason-Striverson finished with a game-high 28 points and 9 rebounds and went over the career 1,000-point scoring mark as the Dragons improved to 10-0 on the season. “Kynidi is that all around player that is […]

Dragons stay at No. 9 in IBCA girls’ poll

Monday, December 13th, 2021

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 […]

Jacobi, Rockets can’t hang on against Richmond

Sunday, December 12th, 2021

By GREG MENGELT RICHMOND, Va. — Kooper Jacobi and the Toledo Rockets looked well on their way to a small road upset Saturday at Richmond. Jacobi, who helped lead Silver Creek to back-to-back state championships, hit a jumper with 3:58 left in the first half — his only points of the game — to give […]

SATURDAY’S GIRLS’ GAMES | Red Devils face latest tough road test at East

Saturday, December 11th, 2021

By GREG MENGELT There’s really no such thing as a “road trip” in high school basketball. After all, the team returns to their homes between every game. What Jeffersonville (7-4) has been through the last three weeks, though, as about as tough as a schedule maker can be on a high school team. The Red […]

FRIDAY’S BOYS’ GAMES | The first Super Big Friday is upon us

Friday, December 10th, 2021

By GREG MENGELT There have been some good games so far. Some fantastic finishes. (Shout out, Big Boy Dobbs!). Some stellar matchups. But there haven’t been any heavily-anticipated local slates anything like the one for Friday. First, New Albany (2-2) takes on Floyd Central (2-0) for Floyd County Supremacy (for now). The Highlanders appear to […]

WEDNESDAY’S GIRLS’ GAMES: Silver Creek thriving again in 2021-22

Wednesday, December 8th, 2021

By GREG MENGELT There were some questions heading into the season whether Silver Creek could maintain its greatness after several key graduations. The Dragons have handled the situation like champs. Silver Creek rolls into Wednesday’s Hoosier Hills Hoops Game of the Night against Floyd Central at 9-0 and coming off a very impressive weekend. First, […]