Tonight's games

Thanks for bearing with us through some pretty severe technical problems we were experiencing before the game. We had some issues getting our phone connection set up, but thankfully, we were able to get on the air right at tipoff.

Pendleton Heights is good. Very good -- the Arabians showed it tonight. They have a great 1-2 punch in 6-4 wing Kellen Dunham and 5-11 point guard Kendall Waters, who combined for 51 points in the Arabians' 76-49 victory over New Palestine tonight. Waters had 33 points on 9-of-14 FG shooting and 10-of-11 from the line, to go along with five boards, six assists and four steals. He was in total control of the game from start to finish. Dunham added 18 points, including an off-balance 3 right before halftime that gave the Arabians a 35-22 edge going into the break and really propelled them to the victory.

At 11-1, PH is going to be a serious factor in the old North Central Conference sectional and it's hard to see how they're not getting poll votes. New Palestine's Justin Ikerd is growing up before our eyes, too. He had 17 points tonight, and had several on drives to the hoop and pull-up shots, in addition to his deadeye 3-point shooting. Josh Penley added 13 points.

Two other boys games in Hancock County tonight: Eastern Hancock beat Shenandoah 60-58 in overtime in the renewal of their rivalry. Big road victory for the Royals, who have another tough game at Union County tomorrow.

Mt. Vernon fell to a ranked Rushville team 67-52 on the road. MV returns home tomorrow to face No. 6 Howe.

We have girls action Saturday night: Greenfield-Central at New Palestine, 7:10 p.m. airtime with Chris Lambert and Allen Cooper. LISTEN LIVE HERE!

Another big girls game involves 3A No. 1 Mt. Vernon meeting Shelbyville. We will broadcast the Marauders' Friday-night game against Greenfield-Central on Jan. 21.

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