Friday capsules

FRIDAY, JAN. 24
Sagarin Ratings © Jeff Sagarin
Angola (9-8) at Churubusco (7-12)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Dave Panning, 23-18 in 2nd year at Angola. Dawn Kock, 7-12 in 1st year at Churubusco.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Angola, 66.52, 141st overall, 42nd in 3A. Churubusco, 48.45, 270th overall, 62nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Angola lost to Eastside, 58-41. Churubusco defeated Lakeland, 41-38.
VS. COMMON FOES: Angola 7-3; Churubusco 3-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Angola 171-146. Churubusco 162-185.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Angola, 23-1.
LAST MEETING: Angola, 68-44, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Angola, 55-36.
Avon (10-10) at Fishers (12-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Will Staal, 36-55 in 4th year at Avon, 49-85 in 6th year overall. Lauren Votaw, 143-51 in 8th year at Fishers.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 84.17, 36th overall, 25th in 4A. Avon, 82.08, 46th overall, 31st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Avon lost to Franklin Central, 58-41. Fishers defeated Carmel, 60-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Avon 3-6; Fishers 4-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Avon 254-133. Fishers 208-119.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Fishers, 16-2.
LAST MEETING: Fishers, 66-50, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Fishers, 55-51.
Bellmont (16-2) at Huntington North (12-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Andy Heim, 181-139 in 14th year at Bellmont. Matt Hinds, 90-45 in 6th year at Huntington North, 153-71 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bellmont, 90.01, 24th overall, 5th in 3A. Huntington North, 80.85, 51st overall, 34th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bellmont defeated Norwell, 47-44. Huntington North lost to Columbia City, 59-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bellmont 8-0; Huntington North 4-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bellmont 189-148. Huntington North 193-163.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Bellmont, 6-3.
LAST MEETING: Bellmont, 35-28, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Bellmont, 54-44.
Blackford (2-19) at Frankton (9-10)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Aaron Murphy, 2-19 in 1st year at Blackford. Jeff Bates, 26-18 in 2nd year at Frankton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Frankton, 55.61, 223rd overall, 53rd in 2A. Blackford, 32.15, 335th overall, 79th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Blackford lost to Anderson Prep, 37-32. Frankton defeated Madison-Grant, 56-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Blackford 0-9; Frankton 4-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 209-177. Frankton 188-165.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Frankton, 16-3.
LAST MEETING: Frankton, 37-32, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Frankton, 56-24.
Bloomington North (10-10) at Columbus North (14-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Kiley Jarrett, 29-16 in 2nd year at Bloomington North. Brett White, 53-36 in 4th year at Columbus North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus North, 78.7, 62nd overall, 39th in 4A. Bloomington North, 71.46, 104th overall, 50th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington North lost to Brownstown Central, 48-33. Columbus North defeated Whiteland, 60-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington North 5-5; Columbus North 7-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington North 186-186. Columbus North 174-186.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Columbus North, 20-4.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington North, 51-44, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Columbus North, 55-41.
Blue River (4-15) at Anderson Prep (11-8)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Jessica Vannatta, 4-15 in 1st year at Blue River. Joshua Fathauer, 40-64 in 5th year at Anderson Prep.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Blue River, 32.42, 334th overall, 82nd in 1A. Anderson Prep, 24.34, 363rd overall, 95th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Blue River lost to Randolph Southern, 54-31. Anderson Prep defeated Blackford, 37-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: Blue River 2-4; Anderson Prep 3-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blue River 151-189. Anderson Prep 125-197.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Anderson Prep, 42-41.
Brebeuf Jesuit (11-7) at Guerin Catholic (9-9)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Erin Miller, 67-82 in 7th year at Brebeuf. Danielle Cardinal, 26-38 in 3rd year at Guerin Catholic.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brebeuf, 72.38, 97th overall, 26th in 3A. Guerin Catholic, 66.12, 145th overall, 44th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Brebeuf defeated Park Tudor, 54-33. Guerin Catholic lost to Sheridan, 59-53.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brebeuf 7-3; Guerin Catholic 6-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brebeuf 179-161. Guerin Catholic 186-149.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Guerin Catholic, 14-8.
LAST MEETING: Brebeuf Jesuit, 55-31, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Brebeuf, 48-47.
Brownsburg (16-4) at Westfield (14-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Josh Sabol, 16-4 in 1st year at Brownsburg, 114-100 in 9th year overall. Kelsey Steele, 39-28 in 3rd year at Westfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownsburg, 98.51, 7th overall, 5th in 4A. Westfield, 85.87, 33rd overall, 23rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Brownsburg defeated Pike, 69-58. Westfield lost to Hamilton Southeastern, 51-17.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brownsburg 7-1; Westfield 3-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownsburg 245-140. Westfield 251-149.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Brownsburg, 12-8.
LAST MEETING: Brownsburg, 59-57, OT, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Brownsburg, 53-43.
Cambridge City Lincoln (4-13) at Knightstown (9-8)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Dylan Miller, 4-13 in 1st year at Lincoln. Dusty Magee, 21-42 in 3rd year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Knightstown, 44.45, 293rd overall, 62nd in 1A. Lincoln, 23.74, 367th overall, 98th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Lincoln defeated Hagerstown, 51-48, OT. Knightstown lost to Northeastern, 62-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lincoln 1-6; Knightstown 3-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lincoln 114-149. Knightstown 146-155.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Lincoln, 12-8.
LAST MEETING: Knightstown, 61-31, Jan. 16, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Knightstown, 55-27.
Clinton Central (15-4) at Rossville (12-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Don Helmick, 69-24 in 4th year at Clinton Central, 288-245 in 24th year overall. Jennifer Jacoby, 26-17 in 2nd year at Rossville, 51-55 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 57.8, 205th overall, 32nd in 1A. Rossville, 56.39, 215th overall, 35th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Clinton Central defeated Faith Christian, 53-51. Rossville lost to Faith Christian, 52-45.
VS. COMMON FOES: Clinton Central 6-3; Rossville 6-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Clinton Central 127-207. Rossville 152-174.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Clinton Central, 13-8.
LAST MEETING: Clinton Central, 48-33, Feb. 3, 2024, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Rossville, 42-40.
Cloverdale (5-15) at Sullivan (12-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: J.J. Wade, 20-94 in 5th year at Cloverdale. Vance Edmondson, 30-13 in 2nd year at Sullivan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Sullivan, 72.59, 95th overall, 17th in 2A. Cloverdale, 35.52, 325th overall, 76th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Cloverdale lost to Eminence, 38-35. Sullivan defeated West Vigo, 61-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Cloverdale 2-10; Sullivan 8-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cloverdale 167-211. Sullivan 167-115.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Sullivan, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Sullivan, 62-25, Jan. 20, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Sullivan, 66-17.
Columbia City (16-4) at DeKalb (13-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Amy Shearer, 213-141 in 15th year at Columbia City. Noah Stuckey, 51-59 in 5th year at DeKalb, 116-110 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbia City, 91.93, 17th overall, 4th in 3A. DeKalb, 79.89, 55th overall, 12th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Columbia City defeated Huntington North, 59-46. DeKalb defeated East Noble, 69-61.
VS. COMMON FOES: Columbia City 4-1; DeKalb 2-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbia City 241-139. DeKalb 170-163.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Columbia City, 14-8.
LAST MEETING: Columbia City, 69-19, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Columbia City, 60-41.
Culver Academy (15-4) at Jimtown (1-18)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Bill Murchie, 56-35 in 4th year at Culver Academy. Shaunte Williams, 25-78 in 5th year at Jimtown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver Academy, 69.22, 123rd overall, 34th in 3A. Jimtown, 34.53, 329th overall, 78th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Culver Academy defeated Michigan City, 62-33. Jimtown lost to Goshen, 28-19.
VS. COMMON FOES: Culver Academy 5-2; Jimtown 0-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Culver Academy 180-156. Jimtown 154-180.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Culver Academy, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Culver Academy, 38-23, Feb. 8, 2012, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Culver Academy, 57-22.
Decatur Central (5-13) at Greenwood (3-15)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Nic Carothers, 29-34 in 3rd year at Decatur Central, 92-106 in 9th year overall. Jenny Finora, 9-32 in 2nd year at Greenwood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 60.9, 184th overall, 63rd in 4A. Greenwood, 54.11, 233rd overall, 68th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Decatur Central lost to Pike, 73-30. Greenwood defeated Whiteland, 49-33.
VS. COMMON FOES: Decatur Central 2-4; Greenwood 1-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Decatur Central 171-146. Greenwood 178-158.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Greenwood, 11-8.
LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 74-46, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Decatur Central, 55-44.
East Noble (10-8) at Leo (11-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Britain Isaacs, 23-17 in 2nd year at East Noble. Carrie Shappell, 240-207 in 20th year at Leo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Noble, 76.21, 73rd overall, 18th in 3A. Leo, 61.71, 178th overall, 52nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: East Noble lost to DeKalb, 69-61. Leo defeated New Haven, 59-38.
VS. COMMON FOES: East Noble 5-4; Leo 4-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: East Noble 180-157. Leo 141-188.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: East Noble, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: East Noble, 33-32, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: East Noble, 54-40.
Eastern (Greentown) (1-16) at Clinton Prairie (8-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Sara Murphy, 1-16 in 1st year at Eastern. Kale Morris, 31-35 in 3rd year at Clinton Prairie.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Prairie, 52.52, 245th overall, 47th in 1A. Eastern, 26.59, 356th overall, 87th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern lost to Delphi, 54-33. Clinton Prairie defeated Carroll (Flora), 51-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastern 1-4; Clinton Prairie 3-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern 144-168. Clinton Prairie 192-146.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Clinton Prairie, 10-3.
LAST MEETING: Clinton Prairie, 46-40, Jan. 20, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Clinton Prairie, 57-25.
Eastside (20-1) at Central Noble (11-8)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Mike Lortie, 101-42 in 6th year at Eastside. Sam Malcolm, 51-22 in 3rd year at Central Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastside, 82.62, 43rd overall, 4th in 2A. Central Noble, 65.99, 146th overall, 28th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastside defeated Fairfield, 45-31. Central Noble lost to Fairfield, 55-48.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastside 12-0; Central Noble 8-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastside 187-179. Central Noble 182-166.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Central Noble, 17-11.
LAST MEETING: Eastside, 55-40, Jan. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Eastside, 55-38.
Edinburgh (8-12) at Southwestern (Shelbyville) (2-16)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Dennis Smith, 11-33 in 2nd year at Edinburgh. Jason West, 23-64 in 4th year at Southwestern, 45-135 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Edinburgh, 40.08, 313th overall, 70th in 1A. Southwestern, 19.88, 375th overall, 102nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Edinburgh lost to South Decatur, 37-36. Southwestern lost to North Decatur, 67-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Edinburgh 2-6; Southwestern 0-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edinburgh 150-206. Southwestern 156-141.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Southwestern, 18-4.
LAST MEETING: Southwestern (Shelbyville), 42-40, OT, Jan. 22, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Edinburgh, 53-32.
Fairfield (15-4) at Westview (10-9)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Kyle Hartman, 37-8 in 2nd year at Fairfield. Ryan Yoder, 34-80 in 5th year at Westview.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fairfield, 70.74, 109th overall, 33rd in 3A. Westview, 57.53, 209th overall, 49th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Fairfield defeated Central Noble, 55-48. Westview lost to Fairfield, 48-39.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fairfield 11-0; Westview 6-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fairfield 200-163. Westview 133-210.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Fairfield, 17-13.
LAST MEETING: Fairfield, 48-39, Jan. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Fairfield, 50-32.
Fort Wayne Luers (8-10) at Fort Wayne Dwenger (7-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Mary Hathaway, 8-10 in 1st year at Bishop Luers. Kirk Comer, 7-13 in 1st year at Bishop Dwenger, 415-219 in 29th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Luers, 69.86, 115th overall, 22nd in 2A. Bishop Dwenger, 67.58, 133rd overall, 37th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Luers lost to Carroll (Fort Wayne), 63-57. Bishop Dwenger defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 65-57.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bishop Luers 3-7; Bishop Dwenger 2-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Luers 188-150. Bishop Dwenger 218-166.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Bishop Luers, 27-4.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Luers, 57-46, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Dwenger, 50-44.
Fort Wayne North (3-14) at Homestead (19-2)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Michael Wallace, 16-114 in 6th year at North Side. Rod Parker, 444-142 in 24th year at Homestead.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Homestead, 101.82, 4th overall, 4th in 4A. North Side, 49.21, 265th overall, 73rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: North Side lost to Fort Wayne Northrop, 81-37. Homestead defeated Warsaw, 67-55.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Side 1-5; Homestead 6-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Side 164-150. Homestead 229-132.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Homestead, 19-1.
LAST MEETING: Homestead, 75-30, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Homestead, 84-18.
Fort Wayne Snider (9-9) at Fort Wayne Concordia (8-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Reggie Tharp, 52-17 in 3rd year at Snider. Nicole Bolinger, 32-58 in 4th year at Concordia.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Snider, 78.04, 64th overall, 40th in 4A. Concordia, 65.71, 147th overall, 45th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Snider lost to Homestead, 66-36. Concordia lost to Fort Wayne Blackhawk, 61-53.
VS. COMMON FOES: Snider 4-3; Concordia 3-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Snider 206-139. Concordia 197-158.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Snider, 14-10.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Snider, 63-36, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Snider, 58-43.
Fort Wayne South (4-15) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (9-9)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Juanita Goodwell, 213-158 in 16th year at South Side. Mark Redding, 188-118 in 13th year at Carroll, 382-290 in 30th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 78.87, 60th overall, 38th in 4A. South Side, 46.31, 279th overall, 77th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: South Side lost to Marion, 54-38. Carroll defeated Fort Wayne Luers, 63-57.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Side 0-6; Carroll 4-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Side 173-181. Carroll 237-107.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: South Side, 13-10.
LAST MEETING: Carroll (Fort Wayne), 75-34, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 71-32.
Fort Wayne Wayne (11-8) at Fort Wayne Northrop (14-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Lacia Gorman, 56-96 in 7th year at Wayne. Katie Jackson, 62-25 in 4th year at Northrop, 102-107 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northrop, 89.24, 25th overall, 18th in 4A. Wayne, 61.79, 175th overall, 60th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Wayne lost to Fort Wayne Dwenger, 65-57. Northrop defeated Tippecanoe Valley, 59-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wayne 3-3; Northrop 5-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wayne 160-200. Northrop 186-156.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Northrop, 19-4.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Northrop, 83-62, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Northrop, 65-38.
Garrett (3-15) at West Noble (3-15)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: John Bodey, 11-31 in 2nd year at Garrett. Haley Holliday, 5-36 in 2nd year at West Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Garrett, 53.23, 237th overall, 71st in 3A. West Noble, 42.04, 303rd overall, 87th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Garrett lost to Prairie Heights, 41-36. West Noble lost to Churubusco, 42-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Garrett 1-7; West Noble 2-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Garrett 168-161. West Noble 181-157.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Garrett, 11-3.
LAST MEETING: Garrett, 43-28, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Garrett, 43-36.
Greenfield-Central (15-5) at Mount Vernon (Fortville) (14-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Bradley Key, 80-75 in 7th year at Greenfield, 208-151 in 16th year overall. Julie Shelton, 395-170 in 24th year at Mt. Vernon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greenfield, 82.32, 44th overall, 29th in 4A. Mt. Vernon, 80.82, 52nd overall, 35th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Greenfield defeated Muncie Central, 61-18. Mt. Vernon lost to Mooresville, 45-42.
VS. COMMON FOES: Greenfield 4-3; Mt. Vernon 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greenfield 191-179. Mt. Vernon 202-184.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Mt. Vernon, 18-12.
LAST MEETING: Mount Vernon (Fortville), 48-41, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Greenfield, 45-43.
Hamilton Southeastern (19-0) at Zionsville (9-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Brian Satterfield, 75-15 in 4th year at Hamilton SE. Jennifer Drudge, 9-10 in 1st year at Zionsville, 43-43 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton SE, 104.48, 3rd overall, 3rd in 4A. Zionsville, 81.94, 47th overall, 32nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton SE defeated Westfield, 51-17. Zionsville defeated Parke Heritage, 59-37.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hamilton SE 9-0; Zionsville 2-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton SE 221-122. Zionsville 220-141.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Hamilton SE, 19-3.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 61-48, Feb. 2, 2024, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Hamilton SE, 61-38.
Hammond Morton (15-3) at Hammond Central (13-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT.
COACHES: JaMesha Harris, 34-29 in 3rd year at Morton. Okeisha Howard-Kirmil, 44-45 in 4th year at Hammond, 75-113 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hammond, 80.58, 54th overall, 37th in 4A. Morton, 72.53, 96th overall, 47th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Morton defeated Calumet Christian, 85-40. Hammond defeated Chesterton, 43-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Morton 7-2; Hammond 6-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Morton 121-128. Hammond 151-126.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Hammond, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Hammond Central, 72-56, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Hammond, 58-48.
Indian Creek (12-6) at Northview (15-6)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Brian Ferris, 139-57 in 8th year at Indian Creek. Zack Keyes, 152-86 in 10th year at Northview.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northview, 74.04, 88th overall, 23rd in 3A. Indian Creek, 66.2, 143rd overall, 43rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Indian Creek lost to Batesville, 42-21. Northview defeated Owen Valley, 47-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indian Creek 5-1; Northview 5-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indian Creek 160-178. Northview 223-181.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Indian Creek, 7-0.
LAST MEETING: Indian Creek, 40-31, Feb. 2, 2024, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Northview, 47-40.
Indianapolis Attucks (5-11) at Southport (10-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Kamaren Banks, 5-11 in 1st year at Crispus Attucks. Larry Williams, 10-7 in 1st year at Southport.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Southport, 72.23, 98th overall, 48th in 4A. Crispus Attucks, 65.55, 151st overall, 47th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Crispus Attucks lost to King's Christian (Canada), 65-41. Southport defeated Whiteland, 50-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Crispus Attucks 2-1; Southport 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crispus Attucks 124-105. Southport 145-170.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Southport, 54-47.
Indianapolis Roncalli (12-8) at Triton Central (11-7)
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET.
COACHES: Jason Sims, 55-32 in 4th year at Roncalli, 108-44 in 7th year overall. Bryan Graham, 327-79 in 17th year at Triton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Roncalli, 79.46, 57th overall, 13th in 3A. Triton Central, 69.14, 124th overall, 24th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Roncalli defeated New Palestine, 46-36. Triton Central lost to New Palestine, 47-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Roncalli 2-0; Triton Central 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Roncalli 195-187. Triton Central 149-178.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Roncalli, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Roncalli, 58-23, Nov. 4, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Roncalli, 58-45.
Indianapolis Tindley (11-8) at Central Christian (8-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Cory Majors, 11-8 in 1st year at Tindley. Joe Morgan, 14-16 in 2nd year at Central Christian, 139-225 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tindley, 32.6, 333rd overall, 81st in 1A. Central Christian, 24.08, 365th overall, 96th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tindley defeated KIPP Indy Legacy, 49-23. Central Christian lost to Eminence, 41-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tindley 4-2; Central Christian 4-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tindley 89-162. Central Christian 66-90.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Tindley, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Tindley, 56-18, Nov. 28, 2022.
jh PREDICTION: Tindley, 42-31.
Irvington Prep (7-10) at Indiana Deaf (9-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Nate Johnson, 29-102 in 8th year at Irvington Prep. Amanda Huser, 181-134 in 14th year at Indiana Deaf.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indiana Deaf, 26.82, 355th overall, 93rd in 1A. Irvington Prep, 13.16, 393rd overall, 99th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Irvington Prep lost to Indianapolis Riverside, 32-18. Indiana Deaf lost to Liberty Christian, 57-44.
VS. COMMON FOES: Irvington Prep 0-3; Indiana Deaf 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Irvington Prep 89-110. Indiana Deaf 72-90.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Indiana Deaf, 10-0.
LAST MEETING: Indiana Deaf, 66-18, Jan. 17, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Indiana Deaf, 45-24.
Kankakee Valley (6-12) at Andrean (11-10)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT.
COACHES: David Walstra, 21-22 in 2nd year at Kankakee Valley. Tony Scheub, 179-151 in 13th year at Andrean, 213-166 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Andrean, 63.46, 164th overall, 37th in 2A. Kankakee Valley, 54.33, 229th overall, 67th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Kankakee Valley lost to Munster, 45-27. Andrean lost to Valparaiso, 48-19.
VS. COMMON FOES: Kankakee Valley 2-6; Andrean 5-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Kankakee Valley 199-137. Andrean 229-171.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Kankakee Valley, 14-13.
LAST MEETING: Andrean, 32-25, Jan. 20, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Andrean, 48-36.
Kokomo HomeSchool at Taylor (4-16)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Tiffany Boruff, 4-16 in 1st year at Taylor.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Taylor, 29.74, 347th overall, 84th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Taylor lost to Clinton Central, 59-32.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Taylor 160-170.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
Lake Central (15-6) at Valparaiso (13-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT.
COACHES: Joe Huppenthal, 163-71 in 9th year at Lake Central, 279-110 in 16th year overall. Kelly Kratz, 13-7 in 1st year at Valparaiso, 53-44 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Valparaiso, 87.49, 27th overall, 19th in 4A. Lake Central, 84.17, 37th overall, 26th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lake Central defeated Hinsdale South (Ill.), 71-32. Valparaiso defeated Andrean, 48-19.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lake Central 8-3; Valparaiso 9-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lake Central 157-146. Valparaiso 221-158.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Lake Central, 18-11.
LAST MEETING: Lake Central, 46-41, Jan. 18, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Valparaiso, 53-44.
Lakeland (5-14) at Hamilton (2-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: James Benson, 9-33 in 2nd year at Lakeland. Kris Tadsen, 2-11 in 1st year at Hamilton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lakeland, 46.18, 280th overall, 64th in 2A. Hamilton, 14.92, 389th overall, 109th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Lakeland lost to Churubusco, 41-38. Hamilton lost to Fort Wayne Canterbury, 55-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lakeland 1-3; Hamilton 0-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lakeland 184-168. Hamilton 69-106.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Lakeland, 17-2.
LAST MEETING: Lakeland, 58-33, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Lakeland, 62-21.
LaPorte (0-18) at Michigan City (3-15)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT.
COACHES: Airrence Shark, 2-61 in 3rd year at LaPorte. Rich Davis, 3-15 in 1st year at Michigan City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Michigan City, 47.65, 273rd overall, 75th in 4A. LaPorte, 38.65, 316th overall, 81st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: LaPorte lost to Kouts, 52-41. Michigan City lost to Culver Academy, 62-33.
VS. COMMON FOES: LaPorte 0-9; Michigan City 0-9.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: LaPorte 153-181. Michigan City 195-153.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Michigan City, 20-15.
LAST MEETING: Michigan City, 56-40, Jan. 24, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Michigan City, 53-35.
Lawrence Central (19-1) at Warren Central (13-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Jannon Lampley, 65-10 in 3rd year at Lawrence Central. Stacy Mitchell, 145-81 in 10th year at Warren Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence Central, 105.12, 2nd overall, 2nd in 4A. Warren Central, 86.55, 30th overall, 21st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrence Central defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 76-49. Warren Central defeated Mount Vernon (Fortville), 49-42.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrence Central 5-0; Warren Central 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrence Central 194-93. Warren Central 167-165.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Warren Central, 20-6.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence Central, 51-27, Dec. 14, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrence Central, 65-37.
Lawrenceburg (9-7) at South Dearborn (6-14)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Zane White, 170-109 in 12th year at Lawrenceburg. Julie Messmore, 9-34 in 2nd year at South Dearborn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrenceburg, 65.15, 154th overall, 48th in 3A. South Dearborn, 42.58, 301st overall, 86th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrenceburg defeated South Dearborn, 50-25. South Dearborn lost to South Ripley, 58-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrenceburg 5-3; South Dearborn 2-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrenceburg 156-136. South Dearborn 173-161.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Tied, 21-21.
LAST MEETING: Lawrenceburg, 50-25, Jan. 18, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrenceburg, 55-30.
Lebanon (8-11) at North Montgomery (14-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Aaron Vaughn, 8-11 in 1st year at Lebanon. Ryan Nuppnau, 86-163 in 11th year at North Montgomery.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lebanon, 59.16, 199th overall, 60th in 3A. North Montgomery, 49.66, 261st overall, 59th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Lebanon lost to Lafayette Central Catholic, 53-29. North Montgomery defeated Seeger, 47-43.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lebanon 3-2; North Montgomery 4-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lebanon 183-176. North Montgomery 154-237.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Lebanon, 23-1.
LAST MEETING: Lebanon, 40-28, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Lebanon, 47-36.
Marion (9-12) at Lafayette Jeff (14-4)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Ronikka Drake, 9-12 in 1st year at Marion. Jenna Sullivan, 20-46 in 3rd year at Lafayette Jeff.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lafayette Jeff, 82.17, 45th overall, 30th in 4A. Marion, 59.45, 196th overall, 59th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Marion lost to Oak Hill, 42-41. Lafayette Jeff defeated West Lafayette, 54-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Marion 1-2; Lafayette Jeff 3-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marion 180-213. Lafayette Jeff 181-170.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Lafayette Jeff, 10-9.
LAST MEETING: Lafayette Jeff, 55-17, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Lafayette Jeff, 61-35.
Monrovia (10-7) at Indianapolis Ritter (8-9)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Daryl Gibbs, 23-17 in 2nd year at Monrovia, 79-97 in 8th year overall. Jennifer DesJean, 15-25 in 2nd year at Cardinal Ritter.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 64.17, 160th overall, 35th in 2A. Cardinal Ritter, 38.44, 317th overall, 76th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Monrovia defeated Indianapolis Lutheran, 63-12. Cardinal Ritter defeated Indianapolis Tindley, 42-31.
VS. COMMON FOES: Monrovia 2-0; Cardinal Ritter 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Monrovia 149-160. Cardinal Ritter 138-133.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Cardinal Ritter, 13-7.
LAST MEETING: Monrovia, 62-31, Jan. 5, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 63-35.
Mooresville (14-6) at Plainfield (15-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Mark Hurt, 482-172 in 27th year at Mooresville. Curt Benge, 452-241 in 30th year at Plainfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Plainfield, 94.62, 12th overall, 10th in 4A. Mooresville, 72.9, 94th overall, 46th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mooresville defeated Mount Vernon (Fortville), 45-42. Plainfield defeated Franklin Central, 49-37.
VS. COMMON FOES: Mooresville 5-3; Plainfield 8-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville 195-183. Plainfield 229-155.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Mooresville, 21-8.
LAST MEETING: Mooresville, 53-47, OT, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Plainfield, 62-37.
Mooresville Christian (8-6) at Colonial Christian
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Hannah Brackett, 8-6 in 1st year at Mooresville Chr.. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mooresville Chr., 25.68, 359th overall,
LAST OUTING: Mooresville Chr. lost to Indianapolis Scecina, 45-17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville Chr. 73-100.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
Muncie Burris (1-13) at Liberty Christian (3-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Dave Harman, 22-94 in 7th year at Burris. Paris Miles, 3-5 in 1st year at Liberty Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Liberty Christian, 28.13, 353rd overall, 91st in 1A. Burris, 23.41, 368th overall, 92nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Burris lost to Greenwood Christian, 55-33. Liberty Christian defeated Indiana Deaf, 57-44.
VS. COMMON FOES: Burris 0-2; Liberty Christian 0-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Burris 127-124. Liberty Christian 58-73.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Burris, 4-3.
LAST MEETING: Muncie Burris, 37-29, Dec. 13, 2021.
jh PREDICTION: Liberty Christian, 46-42.
New Castle (4-13) at Yorktown (11-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Bobby Jones, 6-34 in 2nd year at New Castle. Leigh Ann Barga, 74-60 in 6th year at Yorktown, 159-77 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Yorktown, 75.15, 79th overall, 20th in 3A. New Castle, 54.59, 227th overall, 66th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Castle lost to Greenfield-Central, 65-30. Yorktown lost to Delta, 53-50.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Castle 1-6; Yorktown 4-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Castle 187-131. Yorktown 190-118.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Tied, 7-7.
LAST MEETING: Yorktown, 60-52, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Yorktown, 54-39.
New Haven (2-17) at Norwell (12-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Adria King, 4-37 in 2nd year at New Haven. Eric Thornton, 464-198 in 28th year at Norwell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Norwell, 86.16, 32nd overall, 8th in 3A. New Haven, 41.2, 307th overall, 89th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Haven lost to Leo, 59-38. Norwell lost to Bellmont, 47-44.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Haven 0-7; Norwell 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Haven 194-158. Norwell 233-107.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Norwell, 20-0.
LAST MEETING: Norwell, 75-29, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Norwell, 80-24.
New Palestine (8-9) at East Central (9-8)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Craig Moore, 22-20 in 2nd year at New Palestine. Kevin Moore, 252-124 in 16th year at East Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Central, 75.61, 77th overall, 43rd in 4A. New Palestine, 71.51, 103rd overall, 30th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Palestine lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 46-36. East Central defeated Rushville, 52-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Palestine 4-1; East Central 4-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Palestine 174-150. East Central 156-148.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: East Central, 46-40.
North Central (Farmersburg) (17-3) at Riverton Parke (10-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Joey Davidson, 153-96 in 10th year at North Central. Jared Garman, 35-69 in 5th year at Riverton Parke.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Central, 74.87, 84th overall, 4th in 1A. Riverton Parke, 44.6, 292nd overall, 61st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Central defeated Martinsville (Ill.), 73-21. Riverton Parke defeated Attica, 47-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Central 2-0; Riverton Parke 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Central 116-140. Riverton Parke 128-168.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: North Central, 12-6.
LAST MEETING: North Central (Farmersburg), 63-19, Jan. 27, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: North Central, 62-25.
North Newton (5-12) at North White (6-12)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Chris York, 16-50 in 3rd year at North Newton, 70-141 in 10th year overall. Bryan Heimlich, 168-103 in 11th year at North White.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North White, 52.01, 249th overall, 50th in 1A. North Newton, 31.02, 343rd overall, 86th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Newton lost to West Central, 42-6. North White defeated Twin Lakes, 49-42, OT.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Newton 1-5; North White 1-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Newton 142-166. North White 185-145.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: North White, 10-3.
LAST MEETING: North White, 36-31, Jan. 27, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: North White, 47-20.
Northridge (17-4) at Mishawaka (2-16)
GAME TIME: 6:15 pm ET.
COACHES: Doug Springer, 317-121 in 18th year at Northridge, 369-139 in 21st year overall. Justin Overholser, 2-16 in 1st year at Mishawaka.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northridge, 90.06, 23rd overall, 17th in 4A. Mishawaka, 42.3, 302nd overall, 79th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Northridge defeated NorthWood, 54-44. Mishawaka lost to Wawasee, 51-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Northridge 6-2; Mishawaka 0-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northridge 264-145. Mishawaka 199-140.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Northridge, 7-1.
LAST MEETING: Northridge, 74-18, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Northridge, 75-14.
Owen Valley (13-7) at North Putnam (11-8)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Trace Temples, 114-105 in 9th year at Owen Valley. Kelly Windmiller, 11-8 in 1st year at North Putnam.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Owen Valley, 55.82, 221st overall, 65th in 3A. North Putnam, 52.74, 242nd overall, 56th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Owen Valley lost to Northview, 47-22. North Putnam lost to West Vigo, 43-40.
VS. COMMON FOES: Owen Valley 5-3; North Putnam 4-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Owen Valley 147-210. North Putnam 179-179.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: North Putnam, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: North Putnam, 52-49, Jan. 25, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Owen Valley, 44-42.
Perry Meridian (1-16) at Martinsville (5-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Amanda Davidson, 15-69 in 4th year at Perry Meridian. Dave Nuckles, 13-30 in 2nd year at Martinsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Martinsville, 61.37, 182nd overall, 62nd in 4A. Perry Meridian, 50.77, 254th overall, 70th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Perry Meridian lost to Greenfield-Central, 55-30. Martinsville defeated Brown County, 53-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Perry Meridian 1-6; Martinsville 1-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Perry Meridian 184-137. Martinsville 175-156.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Martinsville, 7-1.
LAST MEETING: Martinsville, 41-26, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Martinsville, 52-39.
Pike (14-4) at Carmel (9-9)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Keith Hollins, 31-37 in 3rd year at Pike. Rick Risinger, 20-21 in 2nd year at Carmel, 350-96 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 96.78, 9th overall, 7th in 4A. Carmel, 84.09, 38th overall, 27th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Pike lost to Brownsburg, 69-58. Carmel lost to Fishers, 60-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike 3-2; Carmel 2-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 173-122. Carmel 219-120.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Carmel, 7-3.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 49-39, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Pike, 61-50.
Pioneer (10-8) at West Central (13-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Dave McWherter, 21-77 in 5th year at Pioneer. Tyson Mellon, 47-83 in 6th year at West Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 60.32, 188th overall, 26th in 1A. Pioneer, 53.27, 236th overall, 44th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Pioneer lost to Argos, 40-35. West Central defeated North Newton, 42-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pioneer 5-2; West Central 6-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pioneer 141-188. West Central 147-196.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: West Central, 19-8.
LAST MEETING: West Central, 55-51, Jan. 26, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: West Central, 49-37.
Portage (8-10) at Merrillville (12-6)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT.
COACHES: Jovanny Gonzalez, 51-57 in 5th year at Portage, 52-79 in 6th year overall. Darian Patton-Straughter, 12-6 in 1st year at Merrillville, 55-24 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Merrillville, 80.67, 53rd overall, 36th in 4A. Portage, 46.49, 278th overall, 76th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Portage lost to Lake Central, 59-5. Merrillville defeated Crown Point, 54-43.
VS. COMMON FOES: Portage 3-5; Merrillville 6-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Portage 167-169. Merrillville 197-156.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Merrillville, 28-8.
LAST MEETING: Merrillville, 67-37, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Merrillville, 61-27.
Richmond (9-10) at Kokomo (13-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Gabrielle Smith, 9-10 in 1st year at Richmond. Haley Peckinpaugh, 64-46 in 5th year at Kokomo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Kokomo, 69.85, 116th overall, 53rd in 4A. Richmond, 69.62, 117th overall, 54th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Richmond lost to Charlestown, 52-45. Kokomo lost to Harrison (West Lafayette), 51-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Richmond 2-1; Kokomo 3-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Richmond 190-152. Kokomo 167-201.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Kokomo, 13-6.
LAST MEETING: Kokomo, 46-36, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Kokomo, 52-44.
South Putnam (11-7) at Speedway (6-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Brian Gardner, 135-93 in 10th year at South Putnam. Joe Smith, 106-67 in 8th year at Speedway, 181-97 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Putnam, 56.17, 217th overall, 52nd in 2A. Speedway, 53.22, 238th overall, 72nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: South Putnam defeated Owen Valley, 53-44. Speedway defeated Western Boone, 67-45.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Putnam 1-2; Speedway 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Putnam 146-193. Speedway 160-133.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Speedway, 9-5.
LAST MEETING: Speedway, 62-44, Jan. 20, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Speedway, 46-42.
Traders Point Christian (4-8) at Columbus Christian
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Vern Clayton, 47-125 in 10th year at Traders Point. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Traders Point, 21.17, 374th overall, 101st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Traders Point lost to ITown Prep, 52-45.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Traders Point 66-84.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Columbus Christian, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Columbus Christian, 48-40, Dec. 2, 2022.
Union (Modoc) (4-11) at Hagerstown (1-17)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Ryan Chiddester, 44-113 in 8th year at Union. Brad Catey, 1-17 in 1st year at Hagerstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Union, 30.63, 345th overall, 87th in 1A. Hagerstown, 21.86, 373rd overall, 93rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Union lost to Monroe Central, 57-15. Hagerstown lost to Franklin County, 62-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Union 2-3; Hagerstown 0-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Union 132-122. Hagerstown 154-169.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Union, 5-3.
LAST MEETING: Union (Modoc), 39-17, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Union, 41-33.
Washington Catholic (1-12) at Cannelton (5-12)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT.
COACHES: Karie Craney, 11-62 in 4th year at Catholic. Brian Garrett, 32-93 in 6th year at Cannelton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Catholic, 17.93, 380th overall, 106th in 1A. Cannelton, 17.39, 382nd overall, 108th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Catholic lost to South Knox, 104-9. Cannelton defeated Fort Knox (Ky.), 52-30.
VS. COMMON FOES: Catholic 0-1; Cannelton 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Catholic 100-79. Cannelton 58-91.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Catholic, 6-4.
LAST MEETING: Cannelton, 47-37, Jan. 20, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Cannelton, 42-31.
Western Boone (7-12) at Danville (16-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET.
COACHES: Hannah Kelly, 42-46 in 4th year at Western Boone. Kaley May, 226-84 in 12th year at Danville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Danville, 83.06, 42nd overall, 11th in 3A. Western Boone, 46.86, 275th overall, 63rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Western Boone lost to Speedway, 67-45. Danville lost to McCutcheon, 69-62.
VS. COMMON FOES: Western Boone 3-5; Danville 6-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Western Boone 150-194. Danville 189-211.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Danville, 14-9.
LAST MEETING: Danville, 60-29, Jan. 24, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Danville, 72-25.
Wheeler (5-14) at Calumet (0-13)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT.
COACHES: Rick Gregory, 20-44 in 3rd year at Wheeler, 74-143 in 10th year overall. Anissa Magee, 0-13 in 1st year at Calumet.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wheeler, 38.17, 318th overall, 77th in 2A. Calumet, 15.54, 386th overall, 96th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Wheeler defeated Whiting, 40-32. Calumet lost to Boone Grove, 52-40.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wheeler 2-3; Calumet 0-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wheeler 143-171. Calumet 70-135.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Wheeler, 12-8.
LAST MEETING: Wheeler, 61-19, Jan. 17, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Wheeler, 56-25.
Whiting (3-13) at Hammond Noll (4-12)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT.
COACHES: Arthur Young, 19-42 in 3rd year at Whiting. Vanita Golston, 192-141 in 14th year at Bishop Noll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Noll, 45.52, 287th overall, 83rd in 3A. Whiting, 29.19, 349th overall, 85th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Whiting lost to Wheeler, 40-32. Bishop Noll defeated East Chicago Central, 54-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Whiting 1-5; Bishop Noll 4-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Whiting 137-133. Bishop Noll 142-134.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Bishop Noll, 17-10.
LAST MEETING: Whiting, 69-56, Jan. 19, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Noll, 58-38.
HOOSIER CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS
TBA at Twin Lakes (5-16)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Brad Bowsman, 302-216 in 22nd year at Twin Lakes.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Twin Lakes, 49.87, 258th overall, 77th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Twin Lakes lost to Culver Academy, 54-36.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Twin Lakes 199-195.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: No meetings.
Tipton (2-17) at West Lafayette (5-14)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Lela Crawford-Gillmann, 18-50 in 3rd year at Tipton. Minshen Ho, 5-14 in 1st year at West Lafayette, 15-72 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Lafayette, 48.71, 269th overall, 79th in 3A. Tipton, 25.86, 358th overall, 89th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tipton lost to Hamilton Heights, 57-24. West Lafayette lost to Lafayette Jeff, 54-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tipton 0-4; West Lafayette 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tipton 145-183. West Lafayette 197-170.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: West Lafayette, 15-5.
LAST MEETING: West Lafayette, 55-48, Jan. 20, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Lafayette, 55-24.
Logansport (2-16) at Benton Central (14-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Chris Keisling, 28-64 in 4th year at Logansport, 89-79 in 7th year overall. David Baxter, 322-67 in 15th year at Benton Central, 398-149 in 22nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Benton Central, 69.37, 121st overall, 23rd in 2A. Logansport, 32.6, 332nd overall, 93rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Logansport lost to Rochester, 50-18. Benton Central lost to Lafayette Central Catholic, 66-55.
VS. COMMON FOES: Logansport 0-5; Benton Central 5-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Logansport 166-172. Benton Central 172-134.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Benton Central, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: Benton Central, 55-39, Jan. 9, 2018.
jh PREDICTION: Benton Central, 60-25.
Hamilton Heights (5-14) at Lafayette Central Catholic (16-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET.
COACHES: Erin Trimpe, 5-14 in 1st year at Hamilton Heights, 54-56 in 5th year overall. Craig DeVault, 243-94 in 13th year at Central Catholic.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Central Catholic, 81.46, 48th overall, 1st in 1A. Hamilton Heights, 51.21, 253rd overall, 76th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton Heights defeated Tipton, 57-24. Central Catholic defeated Lebanon, 53-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hamilton Heights 2-2; Central Catholic 5-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton Heights 182-181. Central Catholic 190-181.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Central Catholic, 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Lafayette Central Catholic, 48-35, Jan. 20, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Central Catholic, 67-28.
Western (7-12) at Rensselaer Central (17-2)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT.
COACHES: Shawn Russell, 7-12 in 1st year at Western. Wes Radtke, 136-72 in 9th year at Rensselaer.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rensselaer, 83.72, 39th overall, 3rd in 2A. Western, 52.56, 244th overall, 74th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Western lost to Maconaquah, 56-45. Rensselaer lost to McCutcheon, 68-51.
VS. COMMON FOES: Western 1-3; Rensselaer 4-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Western 165-197. Rensselaer 216-154.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Rensselaer, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Rensselaer Central, 53-46, Jan. 22, 2021.
jh PREDICTION: Rensselaer, 67-29.
PORTER COUNTY TOURNAMENT
South Central (Union Mills) (8-10) vs. Westville (17-2)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT, Washington Twp..
COACHES: Doug Nelson, 8-10 in 1st year at South Central, 209-174 in 17th year overall. Mike Megyese, 17-2 in 1st year at Westville, 406-233 in 28th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Westville, 70.11, 113th overall, 8th in 1A. South Central, 46.17, 281st overall, 59th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Central defeated Boone Grove, 73-33. Westville defeated Washington Twp., 52-50.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Central 6-3; Westville 9-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Central 150-185. Westville 166-185.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: South Central, 26-4.
LAST MEETING: Westville, 53-28, Jan. 18, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Westville, 59-29.
Tri-Township (11-8) vs. Morgan Twp. (12-7)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Washington Twp..
COACHES: Christian Porter, 11-8 in 1st year at Tri-Township. Carl Patz, 12-7 in 1st year at Morgan Twp..
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tri-Township, 52.67, 243rd overall, 46th in 1A. Morgan Twp., 48.94, 267th overall, 56th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-Township defeated Kouts, 44-40. Morgan Twp. defeated Hebron, 45-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tri-Township 6-3; Morgan Twp. 5-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-Township 176-174. Morgan Twp. 144-188.
SERIES LAST 20 YEARS: Morgan Twp., 22-6.
LAST MEETING: Tri-Township, 39-32, Jan. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Tri-Township, 40-37.