Mt. Vernon is one game away from its second straight sectional title -- and the fourth under coach Julie Shelton -- after a blowout victory over Howe in tonight's semifinal at Arlington.
Meanwhile, New Palestine saw its season end after losing an 11-point second-half lead and falling to Franklin 60-52 in the 4A semifinal at Franklin.
The Marauders were never challenged in their game against Howe, leading 32-0 after a quarter and allowing just one point in the first half. MV, ranked No. 2 in Class 3A, improved to 19-5 with the victory and advanced to Saturday night's sectional championship against the Chatard Trojans, who beat Guerin Catholic 66-59 in the second game at Arlington.
Chris Lambert and Andrew Smith will have the broadcast at 6:35 p.m. Saturday from Arlington High School, live at HancockCountySports.com.
Thanks for listening tonight as the New Palestine Dragons played a tremendous first three quarters in building a 44-33 lead late in the third, but Franklin went on a 17-3 run to take the lead and salted a 60-52 victory away at the foul line.
The Dragons had three players in double-figures and held Franklin to below 30 percent shooting, but the Grizzly Cubs' 24 offensive boards and 20 Dragon turnovers -- several in the second half -- ended up turning the tide.
Shelby Parmer scored 24 points for Franklin. Bethany Murrell (20), Tori Stephenson (16) and Emily Curry (10) all scored in double-figures for the Dragons. Abby Seifert had 13 rebounds as the six Dragon seniors -- Murrell, Stephenson, Curry, Seifert, Kyleigh Smock and Lauren Tieman -- finished their careers at New Palestine. The Dragons finished the season 11-11.
Franklin moves on to face Greenwood in Saturday's sectional title game at Franklin.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Saturday hoops: Marauders now 8-4
Mt. Vernon's boys basketball team improved to 8-4 with its third victory in four games in 2012 Saturday night.
The Marauders beat Howe 61-49 on the road. Saturday's game was MV's fourth in the last two weekends, and was the third on the road.
MV is next in action Thursday against Knightstown. The game will be broadcast live by HancockCountySports.com.
Union County 44, Eastern Hancock 39: The Royals met up with a potential sectional opponent at home for the second straight night, but fell to split the weekend.
UC improved to 9-2 with the victory, while the Royals fell to 7-6. EH next plays Friday at Lapel.
Triton Central 79, Greenfield-Central 43: The Cougars had their highest point total of the season, but fell to 0-11 with the loss.
Jordan Keener scored a season-high 17 points to lead G-C. Mason Irbe added seven points. TC is now 4-5 on the year.
The Cougars are next in action Saturday against Shelbyville, which is also 0-11.
New Palestine was idle tonight. The Dragons (9-2) have a double-weekend next week -- hosting Triton Central on Friday before traveling to Whiteland on Saturday.
Girls basketball
Mt. Vernon 76, Shelbyville 21: The Marauders were never challenged in the victory. MV led 43-9 at the half and 65-14 after three quarters. The 76 points were the most scored by the Marauders in a game this season.
MV is now 14-3 and 5-0 in HHC play. The Marauders can clinch at least a share of the conference title next Friday at Greenfield-Central (10-5/4-1). The game will be broadcast live by HancockCountySports.com. Before then, MV will host New Castle on Tuesday.
All of the other girls teams were idle today. New Palestine (7-9) hosts Beech Grove Wednesday, Greenfield-Central (10-5) hosts Muncie Central Tuesday and Eastern Hancock (10-4) hosts Cowan Thursday.
The Marauders beat Howe 61-49 on the road. Saturday's game was MV's fourth in the last two weekends, and was the third on the road.
MV is next in action Thursday against Knightstown. The game will be broadcast live by HancockCountySports.com.
Union County 44, Eastern Hancock 39: The Royals met up with a potential sectional opponent at home for the second straight night, but fell to split the weekend.
UC improved to 9-2 with the victory, while the Royals fell to 7-6. EH next plays Friday at Lapel.
Triton Central 79, Greenfield-Central 43: The Cougars had their highest point total of the season, but fell to 0-11 with the loss.
Jordan Keener scored a season-high 17 points to lead G-C. Mason Irbe added seven points. TC is now 4-5 on the year.
The Cougars are next in action Saturday against Shelbyville, which is also 0-11.
New Palestine was idle tonight. The Dragons (9-2) have a double-weekend next week -- hosting Triton Central on Friday before traveling to Whiteland on Saturday.
Girls basketball
Mt. Vernon 76, Shelbyville 21: The Marauders were never challenged in the victory. MV led 43-9 at the half and 65-14 after three quarters. The 76 points were the most scored by the Marauders in a game this season.
MV is now 14-3 and 5-0 in HHC play. The Marauders can clinch at least a share of the conference title next Friday at Greenfield-Central (10-5/4-1). The game will be broadcast live by HancockCountySports.com. Before then, MV will host New Castle on Tuesday.
All of the other girls teams were idle today. New Palestine (7-9) hosts Beech Grove Wednesday, Greenfield-Central (10-5) hosts Muncie Central Tuesday and Eastern Hancock (10-4) hosts Cowan Thursday.
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