The evening before, on Friday, the Tipton Blue Devils shot the lights out in the opening quarter against Madison-Grant to come away with a victory. Twenty-four hours later, in the Sectional 39 championship at Taylor High School, on Saturday, another…
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Eastbrook advances to Sectional 39 Championship, Madison-Grant bows out with tough loss to Tipton
A plethora of successes marked the Eastbrook Panthers season, a testament to a high level of defensive play, characteristic of Coach Jeff Liddick’s tenure at the helm. But when their offensive production matches their defensive intensity, the Panthers become a near…
Indians’ season comes to an end with loss to Heritage
Mississinewa’s Sectional 23 opener against Heritage on Wednesday evening at Norwell ended as all their games did throughout the course of the season 8— a battle right to the very end. However, after a close first half, the Indians’ went…
Golden Eagles’ season ends with loss to Bellmont, but future looks bright
For three quarters in their Sectional 23 opening contest on Tuesday evening at Norwell, the Oak Hill Golden Eagles went toe-to-toe with a skilled, long, and athletic Bellmont Squaws squad, battling tenaciously from the opening tip to the final whistle. …
Panthers win regular season finale over Blackford
In their final game of the regular season on Friday night, the young, upstart Blackford Bruins gave Jeff Liddick and the Eastbrook Panthers all they could handle. However, a strong third quarter, and some better play in the post, proved…
Golden Eagles close out regular season with win over Blackford
No matter what transpires over the course of a basketball season, to play their best basketball come playoff time is the goal of every team. And while there were certainly ups and downs throughout the Oak Hill Golden Eagles’ 2020-2021…
Indians showcase significant improvement, but fall to Eagles in CIC bout
With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, the Mississinewa Indians are turning the corner at the right time. Against defending Class 2A State Runner-Up and conference foe Frankton on Tuesday night, the Indians played with poise and an…
Bronchos pull away late to defeat Giants
For two-and-a-half quarters, the Marion Giants played efficient basketball against longtime NCC rival Lafayette Jefferson, knocking down their shots and playing sound defense. However, after battling back early in the third quarter to cut their deficit to four points, the…
Indians hold off late Giant rally for third win
In Tuesday night’s contest between two longtime rivals, the Mississinewa Indians and the Marion Giants fought a battle from start to finish. The Indians built a double-digit advantage midway through the second quarter only to see the Giants come roaring…
Eastbrook routs Wes-Del for sixth straight victory
The Eastbrook Panthers have been on a roll since the midway point of December, having won five games in a row, and a Grant Four championship, heading into their matchup with Wes-Del. On Friday, the Panthers increased their winning streak…