| FRIDAY, DEC. 26 |
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| Sagarin Ratings © Jeff Sagarin |
| Evansville Reitz (7-1) at Washington (11-2) |
| GAME TIME: 4 pm ET, Washington. |
| COACHES: Brock Stone, 39-13 in 3rd year at Reitz, 84-48 in 6th year overall. Gretchen Miles, 288-114 in 18th year at Washington. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Reitz, 92.54, 12th overall, 11th in 4A. Washington, 89.28, 21st overall, 3rd in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Reitz defeated Mount Carmel (Ill.), 42-21. Washington defeated Mount Vernon (Posey), 77-27. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Reitz 1-0; Washington 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Reitz 39-40. Washington 85-75. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Reitz, 49-44. |
| Fishers (6-7) vs. Heritage Hills (9-2) |
| GAME TIME: 4:30 pm CT, Washington. |
| COACHES: Bill Thomas (acting), 3-4 in 1st year at Fishers. Kim Brown, 193-135 in 15th year at Heritage Hills. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 83.92, 40th overall, 26th in 4A. Heritage Hills, 79.76, 62nd overall, 14th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Fishers lost to Hamilton Southeastern, 32-19. Heritage Hills defeated Evansville Memorial, 64-30. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Fishers 1-0; Heritage Hills 1-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fishers 98-61. Heritage Hills 54-72. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Fishers, 48-40. |
| Linton (9-2) vs. Evansville Mater Dei (7-4) |
| GAME TIME: 1:30 pm CT, Washington. |
| COACHES: Garrett Vandeventer, 18-15 in 2nd year at Linton. Terry Muensterman, 7-4 in 1st year at Mater Dei. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Mater Dei, 80.56, 56th overall, 7th in 2A. Linton, 65.74, 146th overall, 29th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Linton defeated Shakamak, 32-26. Mater Dei defeated North Posey, 43-37. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Linton 0-1; Mater Dei 1-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Linton 71-49. Mater Dei 73-49. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Tied, 1-1. |
| LAST MEETING: Linton, 56-30, Feb. 15, 2020, regional. |
| jh PREDICTION: Mater Dei, 51-34. |
| North Knox (10-2) vs. Evansville Central (6-8) |
| GAME TIME: noon CT, Washington. |
| COACHES: Steve Meurer, 301-139 in 18th year at North Knox, 446-235 in 30th year overall. Dave Alexander, 85-79 in 7th year at Central. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: North Knox, 84.79, 35th overall, 2nd in 2A. Central, 74.81, 91st overall, 24th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: North Knox defeated Parke Heritage, 59-28. Central lost to Evansville Reitz, 54-26. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: North Knox 1-1; Central 1-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Knox 82-57. Central 96-49. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: North Knox, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: North Knox, 35-23, Dec. 21, 2021. |
| jh PREDICTION: North Knox, 53-44. |
| BISMARCK-HENNING (ILL.) TOURNAMENT |
| Attica (3-6) vs. Seeger (8-3) |
| GAME TIME: 11 am ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Dan Dawson, 26-51 in 4th year at Attica, 178-167 in 17th year overall. Chad Cripe, 8-3 in 1st year at Seeger, 19-13 in 2nd year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Seeger, 56.72, 212th overall, 49th in 2A. Attica, 32.06, 336th overall, 80th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Attica lost to Seeger, 48-21. Seeger defeated Attica, 48-21. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Attica 1-1; Seeger 2-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Attica 30-60. Seeger 55-58. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Seeger, 29-12. |
| LAST MEETING: Seeger, 48-21, Dec. 20, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: Seeger, 51-24. |
| North Vermillion (3-7) vs. Westville (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 12:30 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Wade Statzer, 39-44 in 4th year at North Vermillion. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: North Vermillion, 46.21, 275th overall, 56th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: North Vermillion defeated Georgetown-RidgeFarm (Ill.), 48-21. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Vermillion 66-34. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: North Vermillion, 22-2. |
| LAST MEETING: North Vermillion, 54-21, Nov. 21, 2024. |
| jh PREDICTION: North Vermillion, 54-25. |
| Benton Central (6-3) vs. Oakwood (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 2 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: David Baxter, 331-71 in 16th year at Benton Central, 407-153 in 23rd year overall. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Benton Central, 72.22, 106th overall, 23rd in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Benton Central lost to Kankakee Valley, 38-34. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Benton Central 56-50. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| Attica (3-6) vs. Centennial (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 2 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Dan Dawson, 26-51 in 4th year at Attica, 178-167 in 17th year overall. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Attica, 32.06, 336th overall, 80th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Attica lost to Seeger, 48-21. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Attica 30-60. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| Seeger (8-3) vs. Hoopeston (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 3:30 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Chad Cripe, 8-3 in 1st year at Seeger, 19-13 in 2nd year overall. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Seeger, 56.72, 212th overall, 49th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Seeger defeated Attica, 48-21. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Seeger 55-58. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| Benton Central (6-3) vs. Westville (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 5 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: David Baxter, 331-71 in 16th year at Benton Central, 407-153 in 23rd year overall. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Benton Central, 72.22, 106th overall, 23rd in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Benton Central lost to Kankakee Valley, 38-34. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Benton Central 56-50. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Benton Central, 3-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Benton Central, 54-14, Dec. 26, 2024. |
| jh PREDICTION: Benton Central, 73-12. |
| North Vermillion (3-7) vs. Salt Fork (Ill.) |
| GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Bismarck, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Wade Statzer, 39-44 in 4th year at North Vermillion. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: North Vermillion, 46.21, 275th overall, 56th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: North Vermillion defeated Georgetown-RidgeFarm (Ill.), 48-21. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Vermillion 68-38. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Salt Fork (Ill.), 6-2. |
| LAST MEETING: Salt Fork (Ill.), 59-34, Dec. 26, 2024. |
| CENTERVILLE TOURNAMENT |
| Randolph Southern (6-6) vs. South Ripley (8-3) |
| GAME TIME: 10 am ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Jordan Austin, 34-23 in 3rd year at Randolph. Brad Goldsberry, 22-13 in 2nd year at South Ripley. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: South Ripley, 73.90, 99th overall, 19th in 2A. Randolph, 48.70, 263rd overall, 51st in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Randolph lost to Eastern Hancock, 80-41. South Ripley lost to Greensburg, 80-53. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Randolph 63-72. South Ripley 61-62. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: South Ripley, 60-33. |
| Edinburgh (7-4) at Centerville (2-7) |
| GAME TIME: 11:45 am ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Dennis Smith, 20-38 in 3rd year at Edinburgh. Tyler Frame, 23-53 in 4th year at Centerville. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Edinburgh, 45.18, 281st overall, 59th in 1A. Centerville, 32.70, 334th overall, 85th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Edinburgh defeated Hauser, 47-41. Centerville lost to Hauser, 56-44. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Edinburgh 2-1; Centerville 0-2. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edinburgh 69-60. Centerville 51-50. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Edinburgh, 48-38. |
| South Ripley (8-3) vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk (8-4) |
| GAME TIME: 1:30 pm ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Brad Goldsberry, 22-13 in 2nd year at South Ripley. Steph Gongaware, 117-71 in 8th year at Blackhawk. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: South Ripley, 73.90, 99th overall, 19th in 2A. Blackhawk, 55.54, 222nd overall, 38th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: South Ripley lost to Greensburg, 80-53. Blackhawk defeated Fort Wayne Canterbury, 65-17. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Ripley 61-62. Blackhawk 66-84. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: South Ripley, 55-39. |
| Blackford (5-8) vs. Edinburgh (7-4) |
| GAME TIME: 3:15 pm ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Aaron Murphy, 7-30 in 2nd year at Blackford. Dennis Smith, 20-38 in 3rd year at Edinburgh. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Edinburgh, 45.18, 281st overall, 59th in 1A. Blackford, 41.76, 299th overall, 71st in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Blackford lost to Hamilton Heights, 65-34. Edinburgh defeated Hauser, 47-41. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 77-78. Edinburgh 69-60. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Blackford, 43-42. |
| Fort Wayne Blackhawk (8-4) vs. Randolph Southern (6-6) |
| GAME TIME: 5 pm ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Steph Gongaware, 117-71 in 8th year at Blackhawk. Jordan Austin, 34-23 in 3rd year at Randolph. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Blackhawk, 55.54, 222nd overall, 38th in 1A. Randolph, 48.70, 263rd overall, 51st in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Blackhawk defeated Fort Wayne Canterbury, 65-17. Randolph lost to Eastern Hancock, 80-41. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackhawk 66-84. Randolph 63-72. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Blackhawk, 51-41. |
| Blackford (5-8) at Centerville (2-7) |
| GAME TIME: 6:45 pm ET, Centerville. |
| COACHES: Aaron Murphy, 7-30 in 2nd year at Blackford. Tyler Frame, 23-53 in 4th year at Centerville. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Blackford, 41.76, 299th overall, 71st in 2A. Centerville, 32.70, 334th overall, 85th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Blackford lost to Hamilton Heights, 65-34. Centerville lost to Hauser, 56-44. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 77-78. Centerville 51-50. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Centerville, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Centerville, 46-37, Jan. 3, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: Blackford, 47-36. |
| CENTRAL INDIANA CLASSIC |
| Shenandoah (6-6) vs. Elwood (7-6) |
| GAME TIME: 10 am ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Hayley Hunter, 40-41 in 4th year at Shenandoah. Courtney Lickliter, 24-58 in 4th year at Elwood. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Shenandoah, 52.65, 238th overall, 57th in 2A. Elwood, 33.09, 333rd overall, 84th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Shenandoah lost to Daleville, 59-55. Elwood lost to Blackford, 46-42. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Shenandoah 0-1; Elwood 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Shenandoah 74-65. Elwood 64-88. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Shenandoah, 5-2. |
| LAST MEETING: Shenandoah, 61-12, Nov. 4, 2021. |
| jh PREDICTION: Shenandoah, 55-31. |
| Frankton (4-10) vs. Brown County (0-11) |
| GAME TIME: noon ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Kayden Key, 4-10 in 1st year at Frankton. Austin Wampler, 0-11 in 1st year at Brown County. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Frankton, 44.10, 284th overall, 69th in 2A. Brown County, 23.63, 369th overall, 93rd in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Frankton lost to Oak Hill, 39-24. Brown County lost to West Vigo, 49-43. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frankton 95-68. Brown County 64-63. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Frankton, 50-30. |
| Shenandoah (6-6) vs. Salem (2-9) |
| GAME TIME: 2 pm ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Hayley Hunter, 40-41 in 4th year at Shenandoah. Wade Tomlinson, 117-188 in 15th year at Salem, 163-248 in 20th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Salem, 54.31, 226th overall, 53rd in 2A. Shenandoah, 52.65, 238th overall, 57th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Shenandoah lost to Daleville, 59-55. Salem lost to North Harrison, 52-48. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Shenandoah 74-65. Salem 69-57. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Salem, 49-45. |
| Brown County (0-11) vs. Hagerstown (5-5) |
| GAME TIME: 4 pm ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Austin Wampler, 0-11 in 1st year at Brown County. Brad Catey, 6-27 in 2nd year at Hagerstown. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Hagerstown, 49.45, 259th overall, 62nd in 2A. Brown County, 23.63, 369th overall, 93rd in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Brown County lost to West Vigo, 49-43. Hagerstown defeated Centerville, 65-38. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brown County 64-63. Hagerstown 49-57. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Brown County, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Brown County, 45-29, Dec. 28, 2017. |
| jh PREDICTION: Hagerstown, 55-30. |
| Salem (2-9) at Elwood (7-6) |
| GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Wade Tomlinson, 117-188 in 15th year at Salem, 163-248 in 20th year overall. Courtney Lickliter, 24-58 in 4th year at Elwood. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Salem, 54.31, 226th overall, 53rd in 2A. Elwood, 33.09, 333rd overall, 84th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Salem lost to North Harrison, 52-48. Elwood lost to Blackford, 46-42. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Salem 69-57. Elwood 64-88. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Salem, 56-31. |
| Hagerstown (5-5) vs. Frankton (4-10) |
| GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Elwood. |
| COACHES: Brad Catey, 6-27 in 2nd year at Hagerstown. Kayden Key, 4-10 in 1st year at Frankton. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Hagerstown, 49.45, 259th overall, 62nd in 2A. Frankton, 44.10, 284th overall, 69th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Hagerstown defeated Centerville, 65-38. Frankton lost to Oak Hill, 39-24. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Hagerstown 0-1; Frankton 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hagerstown 49-57. Frankton 95-68. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Hagerstown, 45-40. |
| Tri-Central (8-4) at Alexandria (11-2) |
| GAME TIME: 10 am ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Matt Corn, 61-71 in 6th year at Tri-Central. Mickey Hosier, 110-24 in 6th year at Alexandria, 127-30 in 7th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Alexandria, 70.63, 119th overall, 27th in 2A. Tri-Central, 46.02, 276th overall, 57th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Tri-Central lost to Clinton Central, 41-25. Alexandria defeated Eastbrook, 73-28. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Tri-Central 3-0; Alexandria 3-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-Central 58-79. Alexandria 58-94. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Alexandria, 3-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Alexandria, 49-38, Dec. 28, 2023. |
| jh PREDICTION: Alexandria, 55-29. |
| Clinton Central (9-2) vs. Anderson Prep (6-6) |
| GAME TIME: noon ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Don Helmick, 80-28 in 5th year at Clinton Central, 299-249 in 25th year overall. Jaleesa McCall, 6-6 in 1st year at Anderson Prep. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 62.24, 171st overall, 20th in 1A. Anderson Prep, 26.26, 362nd overall, 93rd in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Clinton Central defeated Tri-Central, 41-25. Anderson Prep defeated Madison-Grant, 47-44. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Clinton Central 60-62. Anderson Prep 50-92. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Clinton Central, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Clinton Central, 43-31, Nov. 18, 2017. |
| jh PREDICTION: Clinton Central, 60-19. |
| Cascade (7-4) vs. Tri-Central (8-4) |
| GAME TIME: 2 pm ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Jeff Mills, 32-26 in 3rd year at Cascade. Matt Corn, 61-71 in 6th year at Tri-Central. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Cascade, 63.86, 160th overall, 54th in 3A. Tri-Central, 46.02, 276th overall, 57th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Cascade defeated North Putnam, 56-41. Tri-Central lost to Clinton Central, 41-25. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Cascade 1-0; Tri-Central 1-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cascade 60-68. Tri-Central 58-79. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Cascade, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Cascade, 60-30, Nov. 6, 2021. |
| jh PREDICTION: Cascade, 50-35. |
| Anderson Prep (6-6) vs. Indianapolis Tindley (7-2) |
| GAME TIME: 4 pm ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Jaleesa McCall, 6-6 in 1st year at Anderson Prep. Cory Majors, 20-12 in 2nd year at Tindley. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Tindley, 52.14, 241st overall, 43rd in 1A. Anderson Prep, 26.26, 362nd overall, 93rd in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Anderson Prep defeated Madison-Grant, 47-44. Tindley defeated Irvington Prep, 53-5. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Anderson Prep 50-92. Tindley 22-54. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Tied, 1-1. |
| LAST MEETING: Anderson Prep, 54-51, Feb. 4, 2025, sectional. |
| jh PREDICTION: Tindley, 58-25. |
| Cascade (7-4) at Alexandria (11-2) |
| GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Jeff Mills, 32-26 in 3rd year at Cascade. Mickey Hosier, 110-24 in 6th year at Alexandria, 127-30 in 7th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Alexandria, 70.63, 119th overall, 27th in 2A. Cascade, 63.86, 160th overall, 54th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Cascade defeated North Putnam, 56-41. Alexandria defeated Eastbrook, 73-28. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cascade 60-68. Alexandria 58-94. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Alexandria, 50-38. |
| Indianapolis Tindley (7-2) vs. Clinton Central (9-2) |
| GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Alexandria. |
| COACHES: Cory Majors, 20-12 in 2nd year at Tindley. Don Helmick, 80-28 in 5th year at Clinton Central, 299-249 in 25th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 62.24, 171st overall, 20th in 1A. Tindley, 52.14, 241st overall, 43rd in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Tindley defeated Irvington Prep, 53-5. Clinton Central defeated Tri-Central, 41-25. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tindley 22-54. Clinton Central 60-62. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Clinton Central, 45-36. |
| DEKALB CLASSIC |
| NorthWood (5-7) vs. Fort Wayne South (2-12) |
| GAME TIME: 10 am ET, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Taylor Burkhart, 56-32 in 4th year at NorthWood. Juanita Goodwell, 215-173 in 17th year at South Side. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: NorthWood, 58.24, 198th overall, 59th in 3A. South Side, 45.33, 280th overall, 76th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: NorthWood lost to Plymouth, 48-26. South Side lost to Fort Wayne Northrop, 44-19. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: NorthWood 0-1; South Side 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: NorthWood 79-78. South Side 74-98. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: South Side, 2-1. |
| LAST MEETING: NorthWood, 56-38, Nov. 22, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: NorthWood, 48-33. |
| Chesterton (8-4) vs. Kokomo (6-7) |
| GAME TIME: 11:45 am ET, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Candy Wilson, 23-13 in 2nd year at Chesterton, 426-217 in 28th year overall. Haley Peckinpaugh, 73-55 in 6th year at Kokomo. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Chesterton, 75.79, 82nd overall, 44th in 4A. Kokomo, 66.04, 143rd overall, 55th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Chesterton lost to Valparaiso, 59-32. Kokomo defeated Marion, 56-53. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Chesterton 84-60. Kokomo 93-66. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Chesterton, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Chesterton, 44-38, Dec. 29, 2022. |
| jh PREDICTION: Chesterton, 50-41. |
| Carroll (Fort Wayne) (4-9) vs. NorthWood (5-7) |
| GAME TIME: 1:30 pm ET, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Mark Redding, 195-128 in 14th year at Carroll, 389-300 in 31st year overall. Taylor Burkhart, 56-32 in 4th year at NorthWood. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 69.26, 129th overall, 50th in 4A. NorthWood, 58.24, 198th overall, 59th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Carroll defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 64-44. NorthWood lost to Plymouth, 48-26. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Carroll 0-1; NorthWood 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carroll 93-63. NorthWood 79-78. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 52-35. |
| Fort Wayne Dwenger (3-8) vs. Kokomo (6-7) |
| GAME TIME: 3:15 pm ET, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Kyle Bond, 3-8 in 1st year at Bishop Dwenger. Haley Peckinpaugh, 73-55 in 6th year at Kokomo. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Kokomo, 66.04, 143rd overall, 55th in 4A. Bishop Dwenger, 52.92, 231st overall, 68th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Bishop Dwenger lost to Fort Wayne Concordia, 70-45. Kokomo defeated Marion, 56-53. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Dwenger 63-73. Kokomo 93-66. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Kokomo, 54-42. |
| Fort Wayne South (2-12) at DeKalb (5-5) |
| GAME TIME: 5 pm ET, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Juanita Goodwell, 215-173 in 17th year at South Side. Mark Pixley, 5-5 in 1st year at DeKalb, 192-144 in 14th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: DeKalb, 62.17, 174th overall, 57th in 3A. South Side, 45.33, 280th overall, 76th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: South Side lost to Fort Wayne Northrop, 44-19. DeKalb lost to Norwell, 69-36. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: South Side 1-2; DeKalb 2-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Side 74-98. DeKalb 62-60. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: DeKalb, 60-33. |
| Carroll (Fort Wayne) (4-9) vs. Chesterton (8-4) |
| GAME TIME: 5:45 pm CT, DeKalb. |
| COACHES: Mark Redding, 195-128 in 14th year at Carroll, 389-300 in 31st year overall. Candy Wilson, 23-13 in 2nd year at Chesterton, 426-217 in 28th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Chesterton, 75.79, 82nd overall, 44th in 4A. Carroll, 69.26, 129th overall, 50th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Carroll defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 64-44. Chesterton lost to Valparaiso, 59-32. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Carroll 0-1; Chesterton 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carroll 93-63. Chesterton 84-60. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Chesterton, 50-43. |
| EMINENCE TOURNAMENT |
| Mooresville Christian (1-5) vs. Indianapolis Lutheran (2-8) |
| GAME TIME: 10 am ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Hannah Brackett, 13-13 in 2nd year at Mooresville Chr.. Will Ferris, 34-69 in 5th year at Lutheran. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Lutheran, 34.71, 323rd overall, 74th in 1A. Mooresville Chr., 31.33, 340th overall, |
| LAST OUTING: Mooresville Chr. lost to Morristown, 46-41. Lutheran lost to Heritage Christian, 56-7. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville Chr. 35-23. Lutheran 62-53. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Lutheran, 43-37. |
| Dugger Union (1-5) at Eminence (9-3) |
| GAME TIME: noon ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Terry McKee, 19-54 in 4th year at Dugger Union. Matt Seifers, 28-9 in 2nd year at Eminence, 47-37 in 4th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Eminence, 43.44, 288th overall, 63rd in 1A. Dugger Union, 28.47, 353rd overall, 88th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Dugger Union lost to Rock Creek Academy, 40-39. Eminence defeated Rock Creek Academy, 63-32. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Dugger Union 0-1; Eminence 1-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Dugger Union 14-27. Eminence 45-79. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Dugger Union, 12-9. |
| LAST MEETING: Eminence, 63-42, Dec. 28, 2024. |
| jh PREDICTION: Eminence, 58-24. |
| Mooresville Christian (1-5) vs. Riverton Parke (5-5) |
| GAME TIME: 2 pm ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Hannah Brackett, 13-13 in 2nd year at Mooresville Chr.. Jared Garman, 42-78 in 6th year at Riverton Parke. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 44.69, 283rd overall, 61st in 1A. Mooresville Chr., 31.33, 340th overall, |
| LAST OUTING: Mooresville Chr. lost to Morristown, 46-41. Riverton Parke lost to Seeger, 37-25. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville Chr. 35-23. Riverton Parke 45-71. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Riverton Parke, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Riverton Parke, 46-29, Dec. 28, 2024. |
| jh PREDICTION: Riverton Parke, 47-30. |
| Dugger Union (1-5) vs. Indianapolis Herron (0-8) |
| GAME TIME: 4 pm ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Terry McKee, 19-54 in 4th year at Dugger Union. Charles McKemie, 0-8 in 1st year at Herron. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Dugger Union, 28.47, 353rd overall, 88th in 1A. Herron, 10.55, 389th overall, 97th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Dugger Union lost to Rock Creek Academy, 40-39. Herron lost to Indiana Deaf, 48-6. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Dugger Union 14-27. Herron 52-22. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Dugger Union, 49-32. |
| Indianapolis Lutheran (2-8) vs. Riverton Parke (5-5) |
| GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Will Ferris, 34-69 in 5th year at Lutheran. Jared Garman, 42-78 in 6th year at Riverton Parke. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 44.69, 283rd overall, 61st in 1A. Lutheran, 34.71, 323rd overall, 74th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Lutheran lost to Heritage Christian, 56-7. Riverton Parke lost to Seeger, 37-25. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Lutheran 1-0; Riverton Parke 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lutheran 62-53. Riverton Parke 45-71. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Lutheran, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Lutheran, 39-33, Dec. 27, 2008. |
| jh PREDICTION: Riverton Parke, 42-30. |
| Indianapolis Herron (0-8) at Eminence (9-3) |
| GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Eminence. |
| COACHES: Charles McKemie, 0-8 in 1st year at Herron. Matt Seifers, 28-9 in 2nd year at Eminence, 47-37 in 4th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Eminence, 43.44, 288th overall, 63rd in 1A. Herron, 10.55, 389th overall, 97th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Herron lost to Indiana Deaf, 48-6. Eminence defeated Rock Creek Academy, 63-32. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Herron 52-22. Eminence 45-79. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Eminence, 66-15. |
| FAIRFIELD (ILL.) TOURNAMENT |
| Mount Vernon (Posey) (5-8) vs. TBA |
| GAME TIME: , Fairfield, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Rocky Alderman, 5-30 in 2nd year at Mt. Vernon. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Mt. Vernon, 40.70, 303rd overall, 82nd in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Mt. Vernon lost to Washington, 77-27. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mt. Vernon 48-63. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| HAUSER TOURNAMENT |
| Henryville (6-5) at Hauser (9-4) |
| GAME TIME: 9 am ET, Hauser. |
| COACHES: Tuesday Guernsey, 64-81 in 7th year at Henryville. Kyle Shipp, 35-48 in 4th year at Hauser, 125-147 in 12th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Henryville, 59.56, 190th overall, 25th in 1A. Hauser, 43.10, 289th overall, 64th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Henryville defeated South Central (Elizabeth), 39-29. Hauser defeated Centerville, 56-44. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Henryville 70-51. Hauser 46-86. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Hauser, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Hauser, 38-37, Jan. 9, 2021. |
| jh PREDICTION: Henryville, 51-36. |
| South Decatur (6-6) vs. Greenwood Christian (7-5) |
| GAME TIME: 11 am ET, Hauser. |
| COACHES: Kristen Hicks, 45-44 in 4th year at South Decatur. Grant Prewitt, 7-5 in 1st year at GCA. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: GCA, 48.54, 266th overall, 52nd in 1A. South Decatur, 39.42, 308th overall, 70th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: South Decatur lost to Jac-Cen-Del, 56-37. GCA lost to Covenant Christian, 57-31. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Decatur 57-70. GCA 60-65. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: South Decatur, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: South Decatur, 49-36, Dec. 28, 2024. |
| jh PREDICTION: GCA, 46-40. |
| Crawford County (10-2) vs. Columbus East (3-8) |
| GAME TIME: 1 pm ET, Hauser. |
| COACHES: Christopher Broughton, 175-127 in 13th year at Crawford County. Kaitlyn Phillips, 10-47 in 3rd year at Columbus East. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Crawford County, 64.62, 151st overall, 32nd in 2A. Columbus East, 61.83, 175th overall, 60th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Crawford County defeated Lanesville, 46-33. Columbus East lost to Columbus North, 58-43. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crawford County 59-85. Columbus East 82-49. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Crawford County, 48-43. |
| Southwestern (Hanover) (8-4) vs. Northeastern (7-2) |
| GAME TIME: 3 pm ET, Hauser. |
| COACHES: Brian Crank, 52-59 in 5th year at Southwestern. Cody Dudley, 66-20 in 4th year at Northeastern. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Northeastern, 74.59, 92nd overall, 16th in 2A. Southwestern, 70.88, 116th overall, 25th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Southwestern defeated Rock Creek Academy, 54-13. Northeastern defeated Anderson, 73-58. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southwestern 58-75. Northeastern 49-49. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Northeastern, 50-48. |
| Austin (7-4) vs. Loser Game 3 |
| GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Hauser. |
| COACHES: Jared Petersen, 303-201 in 21st year at Austin. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Austin, 73.99, 98th overall, 18th in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Austin defeated Switzerland County, 71-50. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Austin 66-57. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| LAFAYETTE JEFF CLASSIC |
| Crawfordsville (1-11) vs. Highland (8-3) |
| GAME TIME: 5 pm CT, Lafayette Jeff. |
| COACHES: Joe Ferguson, 5-53 in 3rd year at Crawfordsville. Eric Kundich, 23-14 in 2nd year at Highland, 206-169 in 17th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Highland, 64.86, 149th overall, 51st in 3A. Crawfordsville, 31.65, 338th overall, 91st in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Crawfordsville lost to North Montgomery, 46-40. Highland defeated Michigan City, 66-25. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crawfordsville 70-68. Highland 55-74. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Highland, 61-23. |
| Mooresville (5-5) at Lafayette Jeff (8-2) |
| GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Lafayette Jeff. |
| COACHES: Mark Hurt, 491-179 in 28th year at Mooresville. Jenna Sullivan, 32-51 in 4th year at Lafayette Jeff. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Lafayette Jeff, 74.82, 90th overall, 46th in 4A. Mooresville, 59.92, 188th overall, 64th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Mooresville lost to Decatur Central, 65-43. Lafayette Jeff defeated Richmond, 76-37. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville 45-73. Lafayette Jeff 60-58. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Mooresville, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Mooresville, 60-23, Dec. 27, 2022. |
| jh PREDICTION: Lafayette Jeff, 63-41. |
| Bloomington North (4-5) vs. Evansville North (3-6) |
| GAME TIME: 5 pm CT, Lafayette Jeff. |
| COACHES: Kiley Jarrett, 36-23 in 3rd year at Bloomington North. Tyler Choate, 152-77 in 10th year at North. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: North, 81.72, 47th overall, 33rd in 4A. Bloomington North, 71.79, 109th overall, 47th in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Bloomington North defeated Franklin, 59-57, OT. North lost to Boonville, 69-65,2OT. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington North 0-1; North 0-1. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington North 59-46. North 71-36. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bloomington North, 2-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Bloomington North, 48-29, Dec. 28, 2006. |
| jh PREDICTION: North, 56-43. |
| MONTINI CATHOLIC (ILL.) TOURNAMENT |
| Hammond Noll (4-5) vs. TBA |
| GAME TIME: , Montini, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Vanita Golston, 200-148 in 15th year at Bishop Noll. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Noll, 56.21, 216th overall, 64th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Bishop Noll defeated Lake Station, 64-28. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Noll 58-41. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| Hammond Central (4-7) vs. TBA |
| GAME TIME: , Montini, Ill.. |
| COACHES: Okeisha Howard-Kirmil, 55-53 in 5th year at Hammond, 86-121 in 10th year overall. . |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Hammond, 60.98, 179th overall, 63rd in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Hammond lost to Portage, 43-40. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hammond 67-47. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| VINCENNES RIVET TOURNAMENT |
| Evansville Christian (8-2) vs. Vincennes Rivet (4-7) |
| GAME TIME: 11 am ET, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: Paige Fuller, 58-48 in 6th year at Ev. Christian. Molly Weiss, 32-30 in 3rd year at Rivet. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Ev. Christian, 76.98, 74th overall, 5th in 1A. Rivet, 50.86, 253rd overall, 48th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Ev. Christian lost to North Daviess, 47-42. Rivet defeated Eastern Greene, 63-38. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Ev. Christian 0-2; Rivet 0-2. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Ev. Christian 60-61. Rivet 61-61. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Ev. Christian, 3-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Evansville Christian, 50-40, Nov. 13, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: Ev. Christian, 59-33. |
| Monrovia (8-2) vs. Evansville Harrison (4-5) |
| GAME TIME: 11:30 am CT, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: Daryl Gibbs, 40-20 in 3rd year at Monrovia, 96-100 in 9th year overall. Andre Thomas, 4-5 in 1st year at Harrison, 53-49 in 5th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 71.22, 112th overall, 24th in 2A. Harrison, 61.47, 178th overall, 62nd in 4A. |
| LAST OUTING: Monrovia lost to Martinsville, 58-53. Harrison lost to Vincennes Lincoln, 45-43. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Monrovia 49-61. Harrison 55-53. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 59-53. |
| Evansville Memorial (1-9) vs. Evansville Christian (8-2) |
| GAME TIME: 1 pm CT, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: Mallory Ladd, 9-21 in 2nd year at Memorial. Paige Fuller, 58-48 in 6th year at Ev. Christian. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Ev. Christian, 76.98, 74th overall, 5th in 1A. Memorial, 53.30, 229th overall, 67th in 3A. |
| LAST OUTING: Memorial lost to Heritage Hills, 64-30. Ev. Christian lost to North Daviess, 47-42. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Memorial 0-1; Ev. Christian 1-0. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Memorial 63-43. Ev. Christian 60-61. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings. |
| jh PREDICTION: Ev. Christian, 61-36. |
| White River Valley (6-4) vs. Monrovia (8-2) |
| GAME TIME: 3:30 pm ET, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: April Settles, 44-36 in 4th year at WRV. Daryl Gibbs, 40-20 in 3rd year at Monrovia, 96-100 in 9th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 71.22, 112th overall, 24th in 2A. WRV, 52.99, 230th overall, 40th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: WRV defeated Eastern Greene, 45-23. Monrovia lost to Martinsville, 58-53. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: WRV 49-57. Monrovia 49-61. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Monrovia, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Monrovia, 50-41, Jan. 18, 2006. |
| jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 62-38. |
| Vincennes Rivet (4-7) vs. Evansville Memorial (1-9) |
| GAME TIME: 4 pm CT, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: Molly Weiss, 32-30 in 3rd year at Rivet. Mallory Ladd, 9-21 in 2nd year at Memorial. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 53.30, 229th overall, 67th in 3A. Rivet, 50.86, 253rd overall, 48th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Rivet defeated Eastern Greene, 63-38. Memorial lost to Heritage Hills, 64-30. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rivet 61-61. Memorial 63-43. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Memorial, 9-5. |
| LAST MEETING: Evansville Memorial, 57-42, Dec. 28, 2019. |
| jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 46-45. |
| Evansville Harrison (4-5) vs. White River Valley (6-4) |
| GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Vincennes U.. |
| COACHES: Andre Thomas, 4-5 in 1st year at Harrison, 53-49 in 5th year overall. April Settles, 44-36 in 4th year at WRV. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Harrison, 61.47, 178th overall, 62nd in 4A. WRV, 52.99, 230th overall, 40th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Harrison lost to Vincennes Lincoln, 45-43. WRV defeated Eastern Greene, 45-23. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Harrison 55-53. WRV 49-57. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Harrison, 1-0. |
| LAST MEETING: Evansville Harrison, 65-24, Dec. 21, 2013. |
| jh PREDICTION: Harrison, 59-40. |
| WABASH COUNTY TOURNAMENT |
| Southwood (7-3) vs. Manchester (6-5) |
| GAME TIME: 3 pm ET, Wabash. |
| COACHES: Kenneth Norman, 61-63 in 6th year at Southwood. Allison Kauffman, 38-65 in 5th year at Manchester, 101-121 in 10th year overall. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Manchester, 63.12, 166th overall, 36th in 2A. Southwood, 62.69, 170th overall, 19th in 1A. |
| LAST OUTING: Southwood defeated Manchester, 49-36. Manchester lost to Southwood, 49-36. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Southwood 1-2; Manchester 1-2. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southwood 63-55. Manchester 74-52. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Manchester, 29-15. |
| LAST MEETING: Southwood, 49-36, Dec. 19, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: Manchester, 48-44. |
| Northfield (9-3) at Wabash (2-9) |
| GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Wabash. |
| COACHES: Matt Hinds, 9-3 in 1st year at Northfield, 164-77 in 11th year overall. Joe Kaufman, 2-9 in 1st year at Wabash. |
| SAGARIN RATINGS: Northfield, 71.27, 111th overall, 9th in 1A. Wabash, 33.75, 330th overall, 83rd in 2A. |
| LAST OUTING: Northfield defeated Wabash, 54-15. Wabash lost to Northfield, 54-15. |
| VS. COMMON FOES: Northfield 4-2; Wabash 2-4. |
| OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northfield 66-73. Wabash 71-66. |
| SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Wabash, 32-21. |
| LAST MEETING: Northfield, 54-15, Dec. 20, 2025. |
| jh PREDICTION: Northfield, 63-25. |