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BB RANKINGS: Lawrence North, Luers, Valpo moving up in IBCA poll

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has released its all-classes combined second poll for the 2009-10 boys basketball campaign, and there’s not much going on after Week 1.
Lawrence North moves up from fifth to third, Fort Wayne Luers moves up one spot into the first five at No. 5, and Valparaiso inches up from seventh to sixth. Otherwise, there’s not much else going on behind holdovers Nos. 1-2 Bloomington South and North Central (Indianapolis).
Teams are listed by rank followed by school and record. The IBCA poll from Nov. 30:
1. Bloomington South (1-0)
2. North Central (Indianapolis) (1-0)
3. Lawrence North (2-0)
4. New Albany (0-1)
5. Fort Wayne Luers (0-0)
6. Valparaiso (2-0)
7. Pike (0-1)
8. Lafayette Jefferson (1-0)
9. Zionsville (2-0)
10. Princeton (1-0)
11. Carmel (1-0)
12. Munster (1-0)
13. Warsaw (2-0)
14. Jeffersonville (1-0)
15. Muncie Central (1-0)
16. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (2-0)
17. Merrillville (0-0)
18. Washington (1-0)
19. Noblesville (2-0)
20. Elkhart Memorial (3-0)
Others receiving votes (listed alphabetically): Avon, Bluffton, Bowman Academy, Brownstown, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Danville, East Central, East Chicago Central, Evansville Reitz, Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne South, Hamilton Southeastern, Harrison (West Lafayette), Indianapolis Howe Academy, Jay County, Kokomo, LaPorte, Mishawaka, New Castle, Northridge, South Bend Washington, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, Tipton, Triton
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BB: Week 2 big games

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are 13 big games (pitting teams rated in their respective class’s Top 20) on tap for Week 2 of the 2009-10 Indiana high school boys basketball season.
Here’s a preview of those big contests via the pertinent numbers taken from John Harrell’s Indiana high school basketball site (rankings are from the latest regular-season coaches’ polls):
Friday, Dec. 4
Seven biggies …
Borden (0-1) at 1A #19 Lanesville (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Doc Nash, 50-23 in 4th year at Borden. Mikel Miller, 123-82 in 10th year at Lanesville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Borden, 73.35, 127th overall, 9th in Class 1A. Lanesville, 68.05, 188th overall, 14th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Borden lost to Eastern (Pekin), 69-65, overtime, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Borden 1-0, Lanesville 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lanesville, 15-13.
LAST MEETING: Borden, 60-40, sectional, Mar. 6, 2009.
3A #5 Fort Wayne Dwenger (0-0) at 2A #10 Southwood (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:45 PM EST.
COACHES: Matt Kostoff, 138-80 in 11th year at Fort Wayne Dwenger. John Burrus, 26-18 in 3rd year at Southwood, 104-110 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 83.98, 32nd overall, 4th in Class 3A. Southwood, 71.5, 149th overall, 20th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Southwood lost to Peru, 64-53, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort Wayne Dwenger 0-0, Southwood 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 81-61, Jan. 10, 2009.
Hamilton Southeastern (0-1) at 3A #4 Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Brian Satterfield, 117-64 in 9th year at Hamilton Southeastern. Steve Lynch, 38-25 in 4th year at Mount Vernon (Fortville).
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Southeastern, 88.68, 14th overall, 13th in Class 4A. Mount Vernon (Fortville), 82.13, 48th overall, 7th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton Southeastern lost to Fishers, 49-43, Nov. 24. Mount Vernon (Fortville) defeated Lapel, 68-39, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Hamilton Southeastern 1-0, Mount Vernon (Fortville) 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Hamilton Southeastern, 10-5.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 48-45, Dec. 5, 2008.
2A #7 Lawrenceburg (0-0) at Greensburg (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Mike Pratt, 181-177 in 17th year at Lawrenceburg. Stacy Meyer, 35-34 in 4th year at Greensburg, 93-90 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrenceburg, 82.17, 47th overall, 4th in Class 2A. Greensburg, 80.68, 64th overall, 14th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Greensburg defeated North Decatur, 70-49, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Lawrenceburg 0-0, Greensburg 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 15-15.
LAST MEETING: Lawrenceburg, 63-60, Feb. 24, 2009.
South Bend Clay (0-1) at East Chicago Central (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 7:00 PM CST.
COACHES: Joe Huppenthal, 149-144 in 14th year at South Bend Clay, 252-171 in 20th year overall. Abe Brown, 35-12 in 3rd year at East Chicago Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Bend Clay, 86.07, 22nd overall, 19th in Class 4A. East Chicago Central, 85.93, 23rd overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: South Bend Clay lost to John Glenn, 72-67, Nov. 25. East Chicago Central defeated Indianapolis Herron, 98-36, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: South Bend Clay 1-0, East Chicago Central 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: East Chicago Central, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: East Chicago Central, 82-80, Dec. 5, 2008.
4A #13 Terre Haute South (0-0) at 4A #3 Lawrence North (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Mike Saylor, 77-48 in 6th year at Terre Haute South. Jack Keefer, 582-218 in 34th year at Lawrence North, 643-244 in 38th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence North, 98.6, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Terre Haute South, 89.31, 12th overall, 11th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrence North defeated Lawrence Central, 57-41, overtime, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Terre Haute South 0-0, Lawrence North 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lawrence North, 11-2.
LAST MEETING: Terre Haute South, 50-44, Dec. 5, 2008.
2A #5 Winchester (2-0) at 2A #18 Wapahani (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WZZY, 98.3 FM).
COACHES: Chip Mehaffey, 243-69 in 14th year at Winchester, 307-149 in 21st year overall. Matt Luce, 31-12 in 3rd year at Wapahani, 81-72 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winchester, 82.21, 45th overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Wapahani, 75.94, 101st overall, 11th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Winchester defeated Randolph Southern, 62-46, Nov. 27. Wapahani defeated Blackford, 49-43, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Winchester 1-2, Wapahani 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Winchester, 7-3.
LAST MEETING: Winchester, 63-42, sectional, Mar. 6, 2009.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Six biggies …
Greensburg (1-0) at 3A #6 Batesville (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST. 
COACHES: Stacy Meyer, 35-34 in 4th year at Greensburg, 93-90 in 9th year overall. Aaron Garrett, 20-3 in 2nd year at Batesville. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Batesville, 83.99, 31st overall, 3rd in Class 3A. Greensburg, 80.68, 64th overall, 14th in Class 3A. 
LAST OUTING: Greensburg defeated North Decatur, 70-49, Nov. 24. Batesville defeated Jac-Cen-Del, 51-44, Nov. 28. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Greensburg 1-1, Batesville 0-2.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Batesville, 30-9. 
LAST MEETING: Greensburg, 62-54, sectional, Mar. 6, 2009.
4A #3 Lawrence North (1-0) at 4A #19 Marion (0-1) 
GAME TIME: 8:00 PM EST. 
COACHES: Jack Keefer, 582-218 in 34th year at Lawrence North, 643-244 in 38th year overall. Todd Grace, 0-1 in 1st year at Marion, 18-42 in 4th year overall. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence North, 98.6, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Marion, 90.33, 9th overall, 8th in Class 4A. 
LAST OUTING: Lawrence North defeated Lawrence Central, 57-41, overtime, Nov. 25. Marion lost to South Bend Adams, 45-43, Nov. 25. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Lawrence North 1-1, Marion 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lawrence North, 10-5. 
LAST MEETING: Lawrence North, 70-58, Dec. 6, 2008.
1A #16 Loogootee (2-0) at 1A #15 Vincennes Rivet (0-1) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WRZR, 94.5 FM; WAOV, 1450 AM). 
COACHES: Mike Wagoner, 14-9 in 2nd year at Loogootee. Tim Vieke, 52-41 in 5th year at Vincennes Rivet. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Vincennes Rivet, 73.24, 128th overall, 10th in Class 1A. Loogootee, 69.1, 172nd overall, 13th in Class 1A. 
LAST OUTING: Loogootee defeated Attica, 50-46, Nov. 28. Vincennes Rivet lost to White River Valley, 51-45, Nov. 28. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Loogootee 3-3, Vincennes Rivet 2-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Loogootee, 19-1. 
LAST MEETING: Loogootee, 68-54, Dec. 6, 2008.
Muncie South (0-0) at Delta (0-1) 
GAME TIME: 7:45 PM EST. 
COACHES: Rick Baumgartner, 210-92 in 14th year at Muncie South, 388-257 in 31st year overall. Paul Keller, 271-131 in 18th year at Delta, 357-194 in 25th year overall. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Delta, 83.08, 40th overall, 5th in Class 3A. Muncie South, 80.36, 68th overall, 15th in Class 3A. 
LAST OUTING: Delta lost to Pendleton Heights, 58-35, Nov. 28. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Muncie South 0-0, Delta 2-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Muncie South, 12-8. 
LAST MEETING: Delta, 60-53, sectional, Mar. 7, 2009.
1A #13 North Daviess (0-1) at 3A #2 Washington (1-0) 
GAME TIME: 8:00 PM EST (WAMW, 107.9 FM; WWBL, 106.5 FM). 
COACHES: Brent Dalrymple, 115-99 in 10th year at North Daviess. Gene Miiller, 83-15 in 5th year at Washington, 551-243 in 35th year overall. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Washington, 81.47, 54th overall, 9th in Class 3A. North Daviess, 76.3, 97th overall, 6th in Class 1A. 
LAST OUTING: North Daviess lost to Washington Catholic, 37-35, Nov. 28. Washington defeated Barr-Reeve, 60-56, 2 overtimes, Nov. 25. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: North Daviess 1-0, Washington 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Washington, 15-4. 
LAST MEETING: Washington, 61-58, Dec. 6, 2008.
1A #11 Orleans (2-0) at 1A #4 Barr-Reeve (0-1) 
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST. 
COACHES: Tom Bradley, 185-63 in 11th year at Orleans. Bryan Hughes, 276-123 in 18th year at Barr-Reeve, 389-171 in 25th year overall. 
SAGARIN RATINGS: Barr-Reeve, 80.44, 66th overall, 4th in Class 1A. Orleans, 71.23, 154th overall, 12th in Class 1A. 
LAST OUTING: Orleans defeated Paoli, 56-55, Nov. 28. Barr-Reeve lost to Washington, 60-56, 2 overtimes, Nov. 25. 
VS. COMMON FOES: None. 
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Orleans 1-3, Barr-Reeve 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Barr-Reeve, 9-6. 
LAST MEETING: Barr-Reeve, 52-49, Dec. 6, 2008.
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BB RANKINGS: No changes at the top of second AP polls

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The Associated Press has released its second set of polls for the 2009-10 boys basketball season, and there are no changes at the top as preseason leaders Bloomington South (4A), Princeton (3A), Fort Wayne Luers (2A), and Bowman Academy (1A) all stay at No. 1.
But there is some stuff going on below that foursome. In 4A, Lafayette Jefferson rises from 15th to seventh and Jeffersonville goes from 18th to 10th. In 3A, Southridge ascends from 10th to seventh and Gary Wallace goes from 13th to eighth. In 2A, Forest Park jumps from ninth to sixth, Oak Hill bumps up from 10th to eighth, and Evansville Mater Dei leaps from 15th to ninth. And in 1A, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian moves up from 11th to eighth.
Teams are listed by current ranking followed by school and record. The AP’s 80 ranked schools from Nov. 30:
CLASS 4A
1. Bloomington South (1-0)
2. North Central (Indianapolis) (1-0)
3. Lawrence North (2-0)
4. New Albany (0-1)
5. Indianapolis Cathedral (0-0)
6. Zionsville (2-0)
7. Lafayette Jefferson (1-0)
8. Pike (0-1)
9. Munster (1-0)
10. Jeffersonville (1-0)
11. Warsaw (2-0)
12. Fort Wayne Snider (0-1)
13. Terre Haute South (0-0)
14. Valparaiso (2-0)
15. Muncie Central (1-0)
16. Indianapolis Broad Ripple (0-0)
17. Anderson (1-0)
18. Terre Haute North (1-0)
19. Marion (0-1)
19. Carmel (1-0)
19. South Bend Washington (1-0)
22. Noblesville (2-0)
23. Avon (1-0)
23. Fishers (2-0)
CLASS 3A
1. Princeton (1-0)
2. Washington (1-0)
3. Danville (1-0)
4. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (2-0)
5. Fort Wayne Dwenger (0-0)
6. Batesville (1-0)
7. Southridge (1-0)
8. Gary Wallace (1-0)
9. Rochester (0-0)
10. Peru (1-1)
11. Indianapolis Howe Academy (2-1)
12. Roncalli (0-1)
13. Harding (1-0)
14. Evansville Memorial (0-0)
15. Edgewood (2-0)
15. Vincennes Lincoln (0-0)
17. West Vigo (1-0)
18. Scottsburg (1-0)
CLASS 2A
1. Fort Wayne Luers (0-0)
2. Tipton (1-0)
3. Bluffton (1-0)
4. Brownstown (0-0)
5. Winchester (2-0)
6. Forest Park (1-0)
7. Lawrenceburg (0-0)
8. Oak Hill (2-0)
9. Evansville Mater Dei (0-0)
10. Southwood (0-1)
10. Wheeler (0-0)
12. Lapel (1-1)
13. Westview (2-0)
14. North Miami (2-0)
14. Indianapolis Washington (1-0)
16. Eastern Greene (2-0)
16. Taylor (0-1)
18. Wapahani (1-0)
18. Eastern (Greentown) (1-0)
CLASS A
1. Bowman Academy (3-0)
2. Lafayette Central Catholic (0-0)
3. Triton (1-0)
4. Barr-Reeve (0-1)
5. Monroe Central (0-0)
6. South Central (Union Mills) (0-0)
7. Rockville (0-0)
8. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian (1-0)
9. Jac-Cen-Del (0-2)
10. White River Valley (2-0)
11. Orleans (2-0)
12. Cowan (2-0)
13. North Daviess (0-1)
14. Shakamak (0-0)
15. Vincennes Rivet (0-1)
16. Washington Catholic (1-0)
16. Loogootee (2-0)
18. North Central (Farmersburg) (0-0)
19. Lanesville (0-1)
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FB STATE FINALS: The observations of Uncle Mike

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By Mike McGraw
Executive Director
Once again, the IHSAA put on quite a show at Lucas Oil Stadium. These finals had a little of everything – from blowout to suspense, from sportsmanship to controversy. 
Here are some of the things Uncle Mike will remember from these championships …
Class A
I have blasted Lafayette Central Catholic on these pages for running up the score against outmatched opponents. I stand by that. On several occasions, the Knights have done exactly that and then given woeful excuses. 
At the finals, however, the Knights’ coaching staff showed nothing but class. They pulled star quarterback Chris Mills and many others very early. The Knights did not throw a single pass in the fourth quarter. The bottom line is they tried to keep it from getting completely out of hand. 
For that, they are to be commended.
Class 2A
The story of the Monrovia Bulldogs is maybe the best of the entire finals. Every week during the season, we so-called experts found another reason to dismiss the Dogs:
Just wait until they fall behind and have to pass because they can’t … This upcoming opponent simply has too many athletes for the Bulldogs to handle … Monrovia’s schedule will eventually catch up with them.
Well, the truth is the Bulldogs were half a yard away from having a chance to win the whole thing. It is a sweet story, and Kevin Hutchins is quite a coach. Folks in Morgan County should be very proud of the boys.
Class 3A
No offense to Evansville Memorial, but West Lafayette is the feel-good story of these finals. 
To start with, you gotta love Daniel Wodicka. This kid is our own version of Tim Tebow. He was a three-year wide receiver who moved to quarterback this season because the Red Devils graduated all-Mr. Everything, Matt Lancaster. So all Wodicka does is lead his team to an undefeated state championship, wins the Mental Attitude Award, and we find out the rest about this kid. 
He ranks No. 1 in his class, will take one day off and then start basketball practice because he is a three-sport guy, is in the orchestra, and – oh, by the way – is going to study biogenetics at one of those universities that is so fancy it has to have two names. Talk to the kid sometime. He is humble and witty and downright fun. This is the kind of person we like our winners to be.
Along those same lines, I am happy for coach Marshall Overley, who is one of the genuinely nice guys in Indiana football. Note that I did not say a glad-hander, or a great quote for the media. I said genuinely nice. 
West Lafayette is simply a great story.
Class 4A
Let’s face it. This game will be remembered in great part for who did not play in it. When you get into the larger classes of Indiana football, the sport is very predictable. 
No offense to Cathedral and Dwenger, who may have been the two best teams in the state, but it is good for Indiana football to have a north-south battle that does not include Indianapolis or Fort Wayne. As far as the game itself is concerned, we now know where all the Polish and Serbian kids we always associated with the old Lake Conference have gone. 
Did you get a look at the Lowell roster? Man, I pity the poor radio announcers.
And as an aside … My goodness, what are the private school haters going to do now? Neither of the big, bad monsters even made it to the championship game!
Class 5A
Yes, it was a bad call. Yes, Carmel got robbed a little bit. Do not, however, let it overshadow the fact this was a magnificent game. 
The fact is there were no great teams this year. This game proved you do not need great teams to stage a great game. Do not take away from Warren Central’s triumph because of the bad call. Carmel has won a lot of games over the years because the breaks went its way. I doubt they ever considered giving any of them back. 
I know that is easy to say when you are not directly involved, but it is still true. If handled correctly – and that is a big if – this is a life lesson just like all the others.
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GBB: Week 4 big games

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are 26 big games (pitting teams rated in their respective class’s Top 20) on tap for Week 4 of the 2009 Indiana high school girls basketball season. 
Here’s a preview of those big contests via the pertinent numbers taken from John Harrell’s Indiana high school basketball site (rankings are from the latest regular-season coaches’ polls):
Tuesday, Dec. 1
Eight biggies …
Franklin (3-2) at Center Grove (2-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Walt Raines, 271-190 in 22nd year at Franklin. Shawn Sanders, 2-0 in 1st year at Center Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 92.14, 11th overall, 10th in Class 4A. Franklin, 87.75, 23rd overall, 19th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Franklin defeated Plainfield, 51-28, Nov. 28. Center Grove defeated Franklin, 52-44, Nov. 21.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Franklin 15-7, Center Grove 7-5.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Center Grove, 8-4.
LAST MEETING: Center Grove, 52-44, Nov. 21, 2009.
3A #10 Greensburg (6-0) at 3A #18 Franklin County (5-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Mike Miller, 67-48 in 6th year at Greensburg, 253-265 in 25th year overall. Brad Stacy, 5-0 in 1st year at Franklin County.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Franklin County, 81.51, 51st overall, 9th in Class 3A. Greensburg, 77.14, 78th overall, 19th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Greensburg defeated Hauser, 62-44, Nov. 27. Franklin County defeated Connersville, 44-43, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Greensburg 6-19, Franklin County 11-14.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Franklin County, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: Greensburg, 51-49, Jan. 9, 2009.
Indianapolis Chatard (3-0) at 1A #9 University (3-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Bill Silvey, 14-11 in 2nd year at Indianapolis Chatard, 37-30 in 4th year overall. Paul Gianakos, 3-2 in 1st year at University.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Chatard, 78.87, 68th overall, 14th in Class 3A. University, 63.92, 189th overall, 18th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Chatard defeated Indianapolis Cathedral, 57-56, Nov. 25. University lost to Brebeuf Jesuit, 44-36, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indianapolis Chatard 2-9, University 9-14.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: University, 52-48, Dec. 2, 2008.
3A #8 NorthWood (6-0) at 4A #8 Penn (5-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Steve Neff, 561-154 in 33rd year at NorthWood. Kristi Kaniewski , 5-0 in 1st year at Penn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Penn, 88.61, 21st overall, 18th in Class 4A. NorthWood, 82.35, 47th overall, 7th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: NorthWood defeated John Glenn, 57-28, Nov. 28. Penn defeated Northridge, 67-48, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: NorthWood 15-14, Penn 7-13.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Penn, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Penn, 72-55, Dec. 2, 2008.
Springs Valley (2-0) at Paoli (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Kelly Schmitt, 14-31 in 3rd year at Springs Valley. Dusty Cole, 2-1 in 1st year at Paoli.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Paoli, 70.85, 129th overall, 20th in Class 2A. Springs Valley, 62.61, 199th overall, 20th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Springs Valley defeated Mitchell, 42-39, Nov. 24. Paoli defeated Shoals, 60-42, Nov. 23.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Springs Valley 0-10, Paoli 7-5.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Paoli, 4-3.
LAST MEETING: Paoli, 67-51, Jan. 15, 2009.
Triton Central (4-0) at 4A #12 Westfield (6-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Bryan Graham, 20-6 in 2nd year at Triton Central. Shane Sumpter, 22-5 in 2nd year at Westfield, 37-15 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Westfield, 91.3, 15th overall, 13th in Class 4A. Triton Central, 72.61, 116th overall, 15th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Triton Central defeated Indianapolis Ritter, 70-38, Nov. 28. Westfield defeated Harrison (West Lafayette), 40-12, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Triton Central 5-10, Westfield 15-18.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Westfield, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Westfield, 48-47, overtime, Dec. 2, 2008.
4A #4 Warren Central (4-0) at Pike (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Michael Brooks, 21-7 in 2nd year at Warren Central, 37-31 in 4th year overall. Sara Strahm, 3-1 in 1st year at Pike, 24-24 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 96.55, 4th overall, 4th in Class 4A. Pike, 90.04, 18th overall, 16th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Warren Central defeated Heritage Christian, 58-46, Nov. 24. Pike defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 55-45, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Warren Central 5-13, Pike 9-8.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Warren Central, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Warren Central, 65-56, Dec. 2, 2008.
3A #14 Western Boone (5-1) at 2A #13 Speedway (3-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Brian Hole, 15-11 in 2nd year at Western Boone. Robert Anglea, 37-8 in 3rd year at Speedway.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 80.95, 53rd overall, 10th in Class 3A. Speedway, 71.58, 123rd overall, 17th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Western Boone defeated Seeger, 52-42, Nov. 24. Speedway defeated Park Tudor, 55-44, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Western Boone 19-11, Speedway 5-9.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Western Boone, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Speedway, 66-54, Dec. 2, 2008.
Wednesday, Dec. 2
One biggie …
4A #9 Fishers (5-0) at McCutcheon (4-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Michael Gaines, 54-21 in 4th year at Fishers, 103-41 in 7th year overall. Jeff Knoy, 52-44 in 5th year at McCutcheon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 100.15, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 4A. McCutcheon, 90.43, 17th overall, 15th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Fishers defeated Avon, 53-28, Nov. 28. McCutcheon defeated Zionsville, 50-37, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fishers 11-14, McCutcheon 12-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Fishers, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Fishers, 56-35, Dec. 3, 2008.
Thursday, Dec. 3
Five biggies …
4A #5 Decatur Central (4-0) at 2A #16 Covenant Christian (Indianapolis) (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: David Cupp, 55-59 in 6th year at Decatur Central. Matt Williams, 19-9 in 2nd year at Covenant Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 97.4, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Covenant Christian, 72.57, 117th overall, 16th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Decatur Central defeated Whiteland, 51-33, Nov. 25. Covenant Christian lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 56-37, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Decatur Central 1-0. Covenant Christian 0-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Decatur Central 11-10, Covenant Christian 5-19.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Decatur Central, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 56-34, Feb. 4, 2009.
4A #17 Lawrence North (4-0) at 4A #1 Ben Davis (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Kevin Sweeney, 4-0 in 1st year at Lawrence North, 79-22 in 5th year overall. Stan Benge, 472-125 in 25th year at Ben Davis.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 108.25, 1st overall, 1st in Class 4A. Lawrence North, 91.14, 16th overall, 14th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrence North defeated Columbus North, 57-55, Nov. 28. Ben Davis defeated Perry Meridian, 61-36, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Lawrence North 6-13, Ben Davis 9-8.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Ben Davis, 6-2.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 66-29, regional, Feb. 21, 2009.
1A #13 Loogootee (3-1) at 1A #5 Barr-Reeve (2-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Dave Smith, 25-21 in 3rd year at Loogootee. Mark Holt, 74-59 in 7th year at Barr-Reeve.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Barr-Reeve, 75.04, 97th overall, 3rd in Class 1A. Loogootee, 66.16, 163rd overall, 11th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Loogootee defeated South Central (Elizabeth), 55-46, Nov. 27. Barr-Reeve defeated Tecumseh, 67-31, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Loogootee 6-8, Barr-Reeve 3-4.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Barr-Reeve, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Barr-Reeve, 44-27, Dec. 4, 2008.
Northeast Dubois (2-2) at Springs Valley (2-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Alan Matheis, 135-65 in 9th year at Northeast Dubois. Kelly Schmitt, 14-31 in 3rd year at Springs Valley.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northeast Dubois, 65.08, 174th overall, 13th in Class 1A. Springs Valley, 62.61, 199th overall, 20th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Northeast Dubois lost to Heritage Hills, 58-49, Nov. 21. Springs Valley defeated Mitchell, 42-39, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Northeast Dubois 8-7, Springs Valley 0-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Northeast Dubois, 8-1.
LAST MEETING: Northeast Dubois, 56-47, sectional, Feb. 13, 2009.
4A #4 Warren Central (4-0) at 4A #10 Carmel (5-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Michael Brooks, 21-7 in 2nd year at Warren Central, 37-31 in 4th year overall. Scott Bowen, 99-26 in 6th year at Carmel, 107-39 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 96.55, 4th overall, 4th in Class 4A. Carmel, 95.49, 6th overall, 6th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Warren Central defeated Heritage Christian, 58-46, Nov. 24. Carmel lost to Hamilton Southeastern, 56-48, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Warren Central 5-13, Carmel 17-17.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Carmel, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 56-50, Dec. 4, 2008.
Friday, Dec. 4
Five biggies …
4A #10 Carmel (5-1) at 4A #9 Fishers (5-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Scott Bowen, 99-26 in 6th year at Carmel, 107-39 in 7th year overall. Michael Gaines, 54-21 in 4th year at Fishers, 103-41 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 100.15, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Carmel, 95.49, 6th overall, 6th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel lost to Hamilton Southeastern, 56-48, Nov. 28. Fishers defeated Avon, 53-28, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carmel 0-1. Fishers 1-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Carmel 17-17, Fishers 11-14.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Carmel, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 60-45, sectional, Feb. 14, 2009.
2A #19 Forest Park (3-0) at 3A #4 Gibson Southern (5-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 PM CST.
COACHES: Marty Niehaus, 272-121 in 19th year at Forest Park. Mark Monroe, 65-16 in 4th year at Gibson Southern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Gibson Southern, 79, 67th overall, 13th in Class 3A. Forest Park, 72.71, 114th overall, 14th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Forest Park defeated Evansville Mater Dei, 58-47, Nov. 24. Gibson Southern defeated Evansville Bosse, 53-31, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Forest Park 7-4, Gibson Southern 8-15.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Gibson Southern, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Gibson Southern, 48-37, Dec. 5, 2008.
2A #8 Heritage Christian (1-3) at 3A #3 Fort Wayne Elmhurst (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Rick Risinger, 105-11 in 5th year at Heritage Christian. Mark Redding, 159-145 in 15th year at Fort Wayne Elmhurst.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 86.35, 28th overall, 4th in Class 3A. Heritage Christian, 82.16, 49th overall, 6th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Heritage Christian lost to Warren Central, 58-46, Nov. 24. Fort Wayne Elmhurst lost to Homestead, 69-58, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Heritage Christian 10-8, Fort Wayne Elmhurst 11-8.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: No meetings.
Tri-West Hendricks (2-1) at 3A #14 Western Boone (5-1)
GAME TIME: 6:00 PM EST.
COACHES: Brad Acton, 67-70 in 7th year at Tri-West, 84-74 in 8th year overall. Brian Hole, 15-11 in 2nd year at Western Boone.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 80.95, 53rd overall, 10th in Class 3A. Tri-West, 71.33, 125th overall, 18th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-West defeated Danville, 38-24, Nov. 21. Western Boone defeated Seeger, 52-42, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Tri-West 5-10, Western Boone 19-11.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Western Boone, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Western Boone, 56-34, Dec. 5, 2008.
1A #7 Waldron (4-0) at Triton Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 6:00 PM EST.
COACHES: Brad Gossett, 70-45 in 6th year at Waldron, 80-79 in 8th year overall. Bryan Graham, 20-6 in 2nd year at Triton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Triton Central, 72.61, 116th overall, 15th in Class 2A. Waldron, 69.68, 138th overall, 10th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Waldron defeated Brown County, 52-47, Nov. 28. Triton Central defeated Indianapolis Ritter, 70-38, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Waldron 5-15, Triton Central 5-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Triton Central, 8-0.
LAST MEETING: Triton Central, 55-49, Jan. 10, 2009.
Saturday, Dec. 5
Seven biggies …
2A #16 Covenant Christian (Indianapolis) (3-1) at 1A #9 University (3-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Matt Williams, 19-9 in 2nd year at Covenant Christian. Paul Gianakos, 3-2 in 1st year at University.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Covenant Christian, 72.57, 117th overall, 16th in Class 2A. University, 63.92, 189th overall, 18th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Covenant Christian lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 56-37, Nov. 25. University lost to Brebeuf Jesuit, 44-36, Nov. 24.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Covenant Christian 5-19, University 9-14.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: University, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: University, 43-41, Jan. 13, 2009.
2A #14 Eastern (Pekin) (4-0) at 2A #10 Brownstown (2-0)
GAME TIME: 2:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Mike McBride, 28-18 in 3rd year at Eastern (Pekin). Karla Rieckers, 29-16 in 3rd year at Brownstown Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownstown Central, 74.98, 98th overall, 13th in Class 2A. Eastern (Pekin), 71.32, 126th overall, 19th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern (Pekin) defeated Providence, 68-48, Nov. 25. Brownstown Central defeated Providence, 80-65, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastern (Pekin) 2-0. Brownstown Central 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Eastern (Pekin) 5-14, Brownstown Central 1-9.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Brownstown Central, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Brownstown Central, 55-50, sectional, Feb. 11, 2009.
1A #2 Fort Wayne Canterbury (2-1) at 3A #19 Wawasee (3-1)
GAME TIME: 2:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Scott Kreiger, 181-82 in 12th year at Fort Wayne Canterbury. Kem Zolman, 187-74 in 12th year at Wawasee, 187-74 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Canterbury, 77.77, 71st overall, 1st in Class 1A. Wawasee, 77.34, 76th overall, 18th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Fort Wayne Canterbury defeated Eastside, 78-61, Nov. 24. Wawasee defeated East Noble, 40-24, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort Wayne Canterbury 12-5, Wawasee 7-8.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Wawasee, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Wawasee, 56-48, Dec. 6, 2008.
Franklin (3-2) at 4A #5 Decatur Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Walt Raines, 271-190 in 22nd year at Franklin. David Cupp, 55-59 in 6th year at Decatur Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 97.4, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Franklin, 87.75, 23rd overall, 19th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Franklin defeated Plainfield, 51-28, Nov. 28. Decatur Central defeated Whiteland, 51-33, Nov. 25.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Franklin 15-7, Decatur Central 11-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Decatur Central, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 43-31, Dec. 6, 2008.
Greenfield-Central (4-1) at 3A #1 Rushville (4-0)
GAME TIME: 1:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Doug Laker, 16-10 in 2nd year at Greenfield-Central. Melissa Marlow, 116-94 in 10th year at Rushville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rushville, 91.79, 12th overall, 2nd in Class 3A. Greenfield-Central, 89.83, 19th overall, 17th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Greenfield-Central defeated Eastern Hancock, 63-8, Nov. 21. Rushville defeated Richmond, 60-45, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Greenfield-Central 13-11, Rushville 8-9.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Rushville, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Rushville, 61-45, Dec. 6, 2008.
3A #11 Hamilton Heights (4-1) at Northwestern (4-1)
GAME TIME: 2:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Kurt Ogden, 42-26 in 4th year at Hamilton Heights, 125-77 in 10th year overall. Todd Miller, 40-10 in 3rd year at Northwestern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 82.45, 45th overall, 6th in Class 3A. Northwestern, 80.55, 58th overall, 11th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton Heights lost to Mount Vernon (Fortville), 47-46, Nov. 28. Northwestern defeated Tri-Central, 71-58, Nov. 28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hamilton Heights 1-0. Northwestern 1-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Hamilton Heights 7-14, Northwestern 11-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Northwestern, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Heights, 73-58, Dec. 6, 2008.
Homestead (4-0) at 3A #2 Norwell (4-0)
GAME TIME: 1:30 PM EST.
COACHES: Rod Parker, 91-86 in 9th year at Homestead. Eric Thornton, 149-119 in 13th year at Norwell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Norwell, 92.17, 10th overall, 1st in Class 3A. Homestead, 86.86, 25th overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Homestead defeated Huntington North, 54-51, Nov. 27. Norwell defeated Jay County, 50-46, Nov. 27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Homestead 1-0. Norwell 1-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Homestead 4-13, Norwell 9-10.
SERIES LAST 5 YEARS: Norwell, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Norwell, 51-49, Dec. 6, 2008.
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GBB RANKINGS: Rushville, FW Luers new No. 1s atop 3A, 2A

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association has released its fourth set of polls for the 2009-10 girls basketball season, and we have new leaders at the top of Class 3A and 2A in Rushville and Fort Wayne Luers.
The Lions take over the top 3A spot from now-third Fort Wayne Elmhurst, while Luers ascends to No. 1 at the expense of now-No. 2 Austin. Ben Davis (4A) and Vincennes Rivet (1A), meanwhile, remain atop their classes.
Elsewhere, Fishers is the big jumper in 4A as the Tigers move from 18th to ninth. In 3A, Gibson Southern rises from ninth to fourth. In 2A, Brownstown moves into the Top 10 at No 10, up from 13th. And in 1A, Monroe Central jumps into the Top 10 at No. 10, up from 17th.
Teams are listed by current ranking followed by school and record. Your Top 10s-plus ranked schools by class from Nov. 30:
CLASS 4A 
1. Ben Davis (4-0)
2. Jeffersonville (5-0)
3. Mooresville (6-0)
4. Warren Central (4-0)
5. Decatur Central (4-0)
6. Elkhart Memorial (3-0)
7. Bloomington South (4-0)
8. Penn (5-0)
9. Fishers (5-0)
10. Carmel (5-1)
11. South Bend Clay (3-0)
12. Westfield (6-0)
13. Floyd Central (2-0)
14. Kokomo (5-0)
15. Warsaw (3-0)
16. New Castle (5-0)
17. Hamilton Southeastern (3-2)
17. Lawrence North (4-0)
19. Terre Haute South (7-1)
19. Brownsburg (3-2)
19. Columbus North (3-1)
19. Plainfield (3-2)
CLASS 3A 
1. Rushville (4-0)
2. Norwell (4-0)
3. Fort Wayne Elmhurst (2-2)
4. Gibson Southern (5-0)
5. Plymouth (4-1)
6. Evansville Memorial (1-1)
7. Benton Central (4-1)
8. NorthWood (6-0)
9. Crawfordsville (4-1)
10. Greensburg (6-0)
11. Hamilton Heights (4-1)
12. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (3-1)
13. Owen Valley (4-1)
14. Western Boone (5-1)
15. Griffith (4-1)
16. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (2-2)
17. Jasper (2-0)
18. Franklin County (5-0)
19. Wawasee (3-1)
20. Charlestown (3-1)
21. Roncalli (3-2)
CLASS 2A 
1. Fort Wayne Luers (4-0)
2. Austin (4-0)
3. Oak Hill (4-1)
4. Winchester (4-0)
5. Taylor (3-1)
6. Wabash (4-0)
7. Boone Grove (4-0)
8. Heritage Christian (1-3)
9. Jimtown (3-1)
10. Brownstown (2-0)
11. Hagerstown (2-1)
12. Culver Community (5-0)
13. Speedway (3-0)
14. Eastern (Pekin) (4-0)
15. Eastern (Greentown) (5-0)
16. Covenant Christian (Indianapolis) (3-1)
17. Lapel (1-1)
17. Fairfield (3-0)
19. Forest Park (3-0)
19. Indian Creek (4-1)
CLASS A 
1. Vincennes Rivet (4-0)
2. Fort Wayne Canterbury (2-1)
3. Oregon-Davis (4-0)
4. Kouts (4-0)
5. Barr-Reeve (2-0)
5. Jac-Cen-Del (5-0)
7. Waldron (4-0)
8. Randolph Southern (5-0)
9. University (3-2)
10. Monroe Central (4-1)
11. Turkey Run (2-3)
12. Lafayette Central Catholic (2-3)
13. Loogootee (3-1)
14. North Vermillion (4-1)
15. Tri-County (3-2)
15. New Washington (2-3)
15. Crothersville (5-1)
15. North Central (Farmersburg) (3-1)
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GSw RANKINGS: Westfield, Mount Vernon, LN on the move

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The Indiana High School Swim Coaches’ Association has released its third poll for the 2009-10 girls swimming season, and this week find a trio of big movers in Westfield, Mount Vernon (Posey), and Lawrence North. 
Westfield moves from 11th to fifth, with Mount Vernon rising 15 spots from 21st to sixth and LN ascending 10 places from 17th to seventh. Elsewhere, Chesterton swaps spots with Noblesville in moving from fourth to third behind holdover Nos. 1-2 Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern, while Columbus North 12th goes from to eighth. 
Meanwhile, Center Grove drops from fourth to ninth, while Fishers falls from sixth to 10th.
Rankings are based on a theoretical scoring system from a 16-place meet using the times/scores of the returning Top 20 individuals from sectionals and state finals as well as the best regular-season times of the 2009-10 season, plus relays.
Teams are listed by ranking followed by school and vote total. The IHSSCA’s Top 20 from Nov. 30:
1. Carmel 308
2. Hamilton Southeastern 206
3. Chesterton 172
4. Noblesville 161
5. Westfield 119
6. Mount Vernon (Posey) 102
7. Lawrence North 98
8. Columbus North 89
9. Center Grove 72
10. Fishers 59
11. Oak Hill 54
12. Homestead 47
12. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 47
12. Zionsville 47
15. Munster 46
16. Fort Wayne Snider 37
17. Terre Haute North 34
18. Penn 33
19. McCutcheon 31
19. Wawasee 31
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GBB RANKINGS: Slight movement among Top 10 in IBCA poll

Posted on 30 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has released its fourth poll of the 2009-10 girls hoops season that combines all four classes, and this week we see a lot of little movement among the Top 10.
Mooresville moves from fourth to third, Elkhart Memorial bumps up from fifth to fourth, Warren Central rises from seventh to fifth, Bloomington South inches up from eighth to seventh, Decatur Central goes from 11th to ninth, and Rushville rises from 12th to 10th.
Meanwhile, Carmel is the big dropper in falling from third to eighth.
Schools are listed by rank followed by school, vote total, record, and first-place votes if applicable. The IBCA Top 20-plus from Nov. 30:
1. Ben Davis 380 (4-0) 19
2. Jeffersonville 353 (5-0)
3. Mooresville 335 (6-0)
4. Elkhart Memorial 273 (3-0)
5. Warren Central 267 (4-0)
6. Fishers 256 (5-0)
7. Bloomington South 236 (4-0)
8. Carmel 224 (5-1)
9. Decatur Central 204 (4-0)
10. Rushville 189 (4-0)
11. Oak Hill 149 (4-1)
12. Penn 140 (5-0)
13. Hamilton Southeastern 129 (3-2)
14. Norwell 105 (4-0)
15. Fort Wayne Elmhurst 84 (2-2)
16. Fort Wayne Luers 68 (4-0)
17. Westfield 57 (6-0)
18. Terre Haute South 56 (7-1)
19. Plainfield 54 (3-2)
20. South Bend Clay 44 (3-0)
Also receiving votes (listed alphabetically): Austin, Barr-Reeve, Boone Grove, Brownsburg, Center Grove, Evansville Memorial, Evansville Reitz, Floyd Central, Fort Wayne Canterbury, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Franklin, Gibson Southern, Greenfield-Central, Greensburg, Griffith, Hamilton Heights, Heritage Christian, Homestead, Jasper, Jay County, Jimtown, Kokomo, Kouts, Lawrence North, Marion, Merrillville, New Castle, NorthWood, Oregon-Davis, Plymouth, Seymour, South Bend Washington, Taylor, Vincennes Rivet, Warsaw, Winchester
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FB 5A FINAL: #3 Warren Central upsets #1 Carmel in 2-OT classic, 42-36

Posted on 29 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
INDIANAPOLIS – In a Class 5A state championship battle for the ages that this wordsmith could never justify by description, No. 3 Warren Central benefited from a controversial call in the last second to reach overtime before outlasting top-ranked Carmel, 42-36, in double overtime Nov. 28.
Hyperbole? Yes. Underrated hyperbole? You betcha.
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Just take a look at these facts (and observations) from the final of five games played this weekend at Lucas Oil Stadium:
• Warren Central senior running back Shakir Bell carried 40 times for 236 yards and two touchdowns, most of that production coming on an extremely gimpy left ankle that had him shuttling in and out of the game down the stretch. (Truly the effort of a warrior.)
• The Warriors captured their seventh state title in seven tries: 1984 in 4A and 1985 in 5A during the QB reign of Jeff George, four straight from 2003-2006 behind RB Darren Evans, and now the fifth of the last seven 5A titles behind Bell. (The dynasty talk may continue.)
• The controversial touchdown catch by Warren Central senior WR Maurice Magee with :01 remaining in the game on a 4th-and-goal prayer from senior QB Derek Hart – made out-of-bounds by all accounts – certainly got the monkey off the back of Hart, the coach’s son whose ability to make the big play when it mattered most had been constantly scrutinized since the duo’s arrival from Evansville Reitz two years ago. (Crank up the banter for instant replay … and check out the QB’s crazy stat line of seven carries for 0 yards but three touchdowns!)
• The undeniable maturation of Carmel senior quarterback Adam Shaffer, who went from being burdened by the giant footsteps of reigning Mr. Football Morgan Newton to performing magnificently in the pocket whether it be scrambling for 56 yards on five carries or finding the open receiver on a 17-of-31 night with 248 yards and five touchdowns. (At this rate of development, the Eskew Mental Attitude Award winner could one day be playing at the highest level.)
• The almost lost-in-the-shuffle receiving output of Carmel senior Nick Logan, who caught seven passes for 159 yards and three of Shaffer’s TDs. (Normally, that kind of game puts your names in the headlines – not on this night!)
We’ll let Jackson Coram, sports editor of the Warren Central school newspaper The Owl, take it from here …
Coming into the Class 5A state championship game two days after Thanksgiving, the Warren Central Warriors had been undefeated in state title football games. Coach John Hart & Co. were looking to keep that streak alive against Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference rival Carmel.
Both teams’ defenses held up well early on until senior Derek Hart hit senior Maurice Magee on a bubble screen for a 50-yard gain down to the Carmel 2-yard line. That drive was capped off by a touchdown run from senior workhorse Shakir Bell to put the Warriors up 7-0.
Carmel’s offense struggled converting on third down until senior Adam Shaffer hit fellow senior Nick Logan for a 60-yard gain down to the Warriors’ 10. Shaffer followed that immediately with a touchdown pass to wide receiver Jon Schmidt to tie the game at 7-7.
Less than 20 seconds later, the Warriors were on the scoreboard again with a 74-yard touchdown run down the left sideline by Bell.
The Greyhounds ended the half with a 54-yard touchdown pass from Shaffer to Logan, tying the game at 14-all.
Nothing but silence came from the players in the locker room. For the coaches, the message to their players was clear: Finish the season.
Out of the gate in the second half, it looked like that message might have fallen on deaf ears after Warren had a punt blocked, giving Carmel the ball deep in Warrior territory.
Shaffer wasted no time in hitting Logan for another touchdown pass, allowing the Greyhounds to take their first lead of the game at 21-14.
The Warriors responded with a touchdown run from Bell with six minutes left in the third quarter, but a missed extra point kept the Warriors down, 21-20.
The Warrior defense was close to making a stop on the next Carmel drive, but a 54-yard scamper by Shaffer gave the Greyhounds 1st and goal at the Warrior 5. Shaffer followed that run with his fourth touchdown pass of the night.
Warren Central had one last shot with 2:34 left in the game and down 28-20. The Warriors worked their way down the field bit by bit before Bell went down again with 1:33 left.
The Warriors faced a daunting 4th and six with Bell on the sideline. Hart was able to scramble a bit and evade a sack before hitting Magee for a first down and keeping the team’s hopes alive.
 
Hart hit senior Demetrius Cowherd shortly after that for a 1st and goal at the 5 with 22 seconds left.
After three incomplete passes, the Warriors faced 4th and goal with nine seconds remaining. In the most controversial play of the game – and perhaps in the history of the state finals – Hart slung the ball up to the right corner of the end zone for Magee. Magee caught the ball in mid-air and landed out-of-bounds, but the nearest official ruled a touchdown. 
With no challenges or replay reviews in high school football, the call stood. The Warriors were just a two-point conversion away from sending the game to overtime.
Hart took the snap, rolled left, and hit senior JaJuan Keyes for the successful conversion.
The Warriors got the ball first in overtime and took full advantage with a touchdown run by Hart and a two-point conversion by Bell. But Carmel responded with a successful touchdown and two-point conversion to send the game into the second overtime.
After a few incomplete passes, a couple of defensive pass interference calls on the Warriors, and a huge offensive pass interference call on the Greyhounds, Carmel faced 4th and goal at the Warriors’ 3.
Instead of opting for the field goal, Carmel coach Mo Moriarty elected to go for the touchdown. But a dropped pass from Shaffer in the end zone gave the Warriors the ball with the opportunity to win with a simple field goal.
The Warriors ran the ball down inside the 1 and were met with 4th and inches to win the game. With a quarterback sneak up the middle by Hart, the Warriors won their fifth state title in seven years.
A state championship game that played host to one of the biggest rivalries in the state was also one of the most historic state championship games ever. It was also the highest-scoring 5A title game in history.
Bell’s 248 yards rushing made him the first 5A player to rush for more than 3,000 yards in a season. Meanwhile, Shaffer’s five touchdowns tied him with former Bloomington South quarterback Rex Grossman for most TD passes in a championship game.
Carmel’s Logan also tied the record for most touchdown catches in a championship game with three.
After winning four state championships in a row but none since 2006, the win over Carmel means a return for the Warriors to the top of the heap in the state of Indiana.
(Thanks, JC!) 

Carmel’s Shaffer wins Mental Attitude Award
Adam Shaffer of Carmel was named winner of the 2009 Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award for Class 5A football by members of the IHSAA Executive Committee. Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the IHSAA’s corporate partner, presented a scholarship check for $1,000 to the school in his name. 
The award is presented annually to a senior in each classification who best demonstrates excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership, and athletic ability. The award is named in honor of the third commissioner of the IHSAA, who guided the Association from 1962 to 1976.
Shaffer is a member of the Student Athletic Board, National Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society. He is a volunteer with the Carmel Dad’s Club, serving as a referee and demonstrator for young athletes during clinics. Shaffer also assists with Carmel High School’s Community Open House as well as Mohawk Trails Elementary School’s annual fundraiser.
As the starting quarterback, Shaffer is a three-time varsity letterwinner and a 2009 team captain. He is a three-time Scholar Athlete Award winner, a two-time member of the Academic All-Conference team (2007, 2008), and a 2009 All-Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference selection.
He ranks in the top 10 percent of his class and carries a 3.8 GPA. The son of Mark and Gerri Shaffer is undecided on his college and major of choice, but is considering Penn, Columbia, Harvard, and Indiana University.
The box score:
Carmel   0   14   14   0   8   0 – 36 
Warren Central   7   7   6   8   8   6 – 42 
05:26   WC   HART, Derek 2 yd run (LOYAL, Derek kick) 
       12 plays, 91 yards, TOP 3:57   0-7 
09:38   Carmel   SCHMIDT, Jon 8 yd pass from SHAFFER, Adam (BABCOCK, Jordan kick) 
       3 plays, 80 yards, TOP 0:38   7-7 
09:19   WC   BELL, Shakir 74 yd run (LOYAL, Derek kick) 
       1 play, 74 yards, TOP 0:13   7-14 
01:12   Carmel   LOGAN, Nick 54 yd pass from SHAFFER, Adam (BABCOCK, Jordan kick) 
       5 plays, 68 yards, TOP 0:35   14-14 
10:28   Carmel   LOGAN, Nick 6 yd pass from SHAFFER, Adam (BABCOCK, Jordan kick) 
       1 play, 6 yards, TOP 0:06   21-14 
05:59   WC   BELL, Shakir 10 yd run (LOYAL, Derek kick failed) 
       13 plays, 74 yards, TOP 4:20   21-20 
04:19   Carmel   ERWIN, Brett 10 yd pass from SHAFFER, Adam (BABCOCK, Jordan kick) 
       5 plays, 69 yards, TOP 1:32   28-20 
00:01   WC   MAGEE, Maurice 5 yd pass from HART, Derek (KEYES, Ja’Juan pass from HART, Derek) 
       16 plays, 81 yards, TOP 2:42   28-28 
OT1   WC   HART, Derek 1 yd run (BELL, Shakir rush) 
       3 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:00   28-36 
OT1   Carmel   LOGAN, Nick 10 yd pass from SHAFFER, Adam (MALLORY, Dylan pass from SHAFFER, Adam) 
       3 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:00   36-36 
OT2   WC   HART, Derek 1 yd run 
       4 plays, 10 yards, TOP 0:00   36-42 
C   WC
First Downs  9   21 
   Rushing   2   13 
   Passing   6   6 
   Penalty   1   2 
Rushing   18-104  55-262 
Passing   17-31-0 248   15-36-1 185 
Fumbles-Lost   0-0   2-0 
Penalties-Yards 9-71   11-74 
Punts-Avg   7-28.7 5-28.2  
Time of poss. 17:38   30:22 
3rd Down Conv. 3 of 11 7 of 22 
4th Down Conv. 0 of 1 8 of 8 
Sacks-yards 1-14 0-0 
Carmel
Rushing   No. Gain   Loss   Net  TD   Long   Avg. 
Shaffer, Adam   5   58   2   56   0   52   11.2 
Brinson, Devin   7   35   1   34   0   13   4.9 
Robertson, Drew  2   7   0   7   0   4   3.5 
Fraser, D.J   1   4   0   4   0   4   4.0 
Hollander, J.  3   3   0   3   0   2   1.0 
Totals 18   107   3   104  0   52   5.8 
 
Passing   Cmp-Att-Int   Yds   TD   Long   Sack 
Shaffer, Adam   17-31-0   248   5   63   0 
Totals 17-31-0   248   5   63   0 
 
Receiving   No.   Yds   TD   Long 
Logan, Nick   7   159   3   63 
Schmidt, Jon   4   46   1   29 
Fraser, D.J   3   18   0   10 
Erwin, Brett   2   19   1   10 
Brinson, Devin   1   6   0   6 
Totals 17   248   5   63 
  
Warren Central
Rushing   No.  Gain   Loss   Net   TD   Long   Avg. 
Bell, Shakir   40   238   2   236   2   74   5.9 
Bolden, Jamal   4   15   0   15   0   9   3.8 
White, Nathan   4   11   0   11   0   6   2.8 
Hart, Derek   7   14   14   0   3   4   0.0 
Totals 55   278   16   262   5   74   4.8 
  
Passing   Cmp-Att-Int   Yds   TD   Long   Sack 
Hart, Derek   15-36-1   185   1   47   1 
Totals 15-36-1   185   1   47   1 
  
Receiving   No.   Yds   TD   Long 
Magee, Maurice   5   66   1   47 
Cowherd, Dem.   3   43   0   26 
Durrett, Auri   3   35   0   18 
Bell, Shakir   2   27   0   15 
Davis, Anthony   1   10   0   10 
Bolden, Jamal   1   4   0   4 
Totals 15   185   1   47 
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FB 4A FINAL: #6 Reitz makes it two titles in three years over #7 Lowell, 23-9

Posted on 29 November 2009 by .

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

INDIANAPOLIS – Evansville Reitz made it two Class 4A state championship victories in three years over Lowell at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 28 as the sixth-ranked Panthers posted a 23-9 win over No. 7 Lowell.

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Junior quarterback Matt McIntosh went 9 of 17 passing for 204 yards with two touchdowns, adding another 59 yards on 15 carries for Reitz (15-0). Senior wide receiver Jeffrey Hudson also took a lateral from McIntosh before connecting on a 46-yard TD pass to junior WR Cuda Dimmett – his second scoring catch of the opening period – on a 3rd and 18 to boost the Panthers to a 13-0 lead just over eight minutes in.

Dimmett had been the recipient of a gorgeous 42-yard pass down the left side from McIntosh for the Panthers’ first score just 91 seconds into the contest (Hudson missed the extra-point kick). Dimmett finished with four receptions for 121 yards, joining Hudson (four receptions for 112 yards, including a 35-yard scoring strike from McIntosh just ahead of the half for a commanding 20-3 lead) in triple digits receiving.

Boje Pejoski had gotten Lowell (13-2) on the board with a 23-yard field goal at 6:48 of the second quarter. But after a 12-yard sack of Lowell senior QB Ray Skamay (3 of 8 for 45 yards and one interception) just 52 seconds ahead of intermission, the 6’2”, 173-pound McIntosh answered quickly with a 16-yard pass to Hudson before throwing it high to the front right corner of the end zone.

The 5’11” Hudson simply outjumped 5’8” senior defensive back Stephen Garton while straddling the goal line, walking in to make it 20-3 at 0:24 (see carousel picture).

Lowell workhorse senior running back Brandon Grubbe (30 carries, 160 yards) then capped off an 11-play drive for the Red Devils with a two-yard TD run to cut it to 20-9 (Pejoski’s extra point was blocked). But Lowell had dug itself too large a hole in fumbling at the 1-yard line and settling for a 3-pointer in two first-half trips inside the Reitz 5.

The Red Devils were making their third appearance in the 4A state title game in the last five years under 19th-year coach Kirk Kennedy. Lowell upset Roncalli, 28-27, for the 2005 championship and fell 33-14 to Reitz two years ago behind a phenomenal QB performance by McIntosh’s older brother, Mr. Football Paul McIntosh.

Hudson finished out this game’s scoring on a 28-yard field goal with 9:18 to play for Reitz, which was making its third championship appearance. The Panthers lost the 3A final to Portage, 33-14, back in 1977.

Reitz’ Bryant wins Mental Attitude Award
Erik Bryant of Reitz was named winner of the 2009 Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award for Class 4A football by members of the IHSAA Executive Committee. Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the IHSAA’s corporate partner, presented a scholarship check for $1,000 to F.J. Reitz High School in his name.

Since 1989, more than $575,000 in college scholarships has been presented by Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance to deserving high school students in Indiana. The award – named in honor of the third commissioner of the IHSAA, who guided the Association from 1962 to 1976 –
is presented annually to a senior in each classification who best demonstrates excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership, and athletic ability.

Bryant has been a four-year member of Student Council, National Honor Society, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is a regular volunteer in his youth group, serving as a Thanksgiving basket deliverer and contributing his help to blood drives.

Bryant was a member of Reitz’s undefeated 4A state championship team two years ago. A two-time member of the Academic All-City Team (2008, 2009), he’s known as an unselfish teammate who looks at the Reitz football team as a family. Erik is also a three-year varsity baseball player.

He carries a 3.5 GPA and is a member of the Magna *** Laude Honor Roll. The son of Kevin Bryant and the late Lori Bryant is undecided on his college and major at this time.

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