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CLASS 4A LAKE CENTRAL
Lake Central (12-13) vs. Munster (21-4): The Mustangs went to overtime to post a 67-65 win over Lake Central on January 25. David Cundiff finished with 16 points in Munster’s 65-45 win over Hammond Central. Mitch Milausnic registered 23 points in the Indians’ 76-67 win over East Chicago Central. Matt’s pick: Munster 64, Lake Central 60.
CLASS 4A PORTAGE
Portage (17-8) vs. Chesterton (25-0): The top-ranked Trojans squeezed by Portage 48-45, on February 11. Kamari Slaughter tallied 20 points in the Indians’ 52-51 win over Crown Point. Carson Parrish came up with 13 points in Chesterton’s 56-41 win over Merrillville. Matt’s pick: Chesterton 51, Portage 46,
CLASS 4A PLYMOUTH
Michigan City (16-8) vs. Adams (13-12): The Wolves edged Adams, 85-80, on February 5. Jamie Hodges came up with 15 points in Michigan City’s 61-45 win over LaPorte. Amari Wesson’s 11 points lifted the Eagles to a 55-42 win over Plymouth. Matt’s pick: Michigan City 78, Adams 75.
CLASS 4A ELKHART
Penn (22-2) vs. Concord (13-10): The No. 6 Kingsmen rolled to a 58-40 win over Concord on December 10. Marcus Burton became the all-time single-season scoring leader with his 31 points in Penn’s 60-47 win over Northridge. Amarion Moore had 13 points for the Minutemen in their 52-44 win over Goshen. Matt’s pick: Penn 67, Concord 52.
CLASS 3A HANOVER CENTRAL
Calumet (14-9) vs. Lighthouse CPA (7-12): The Lions earned a 64-60 win over Calumet on January 1. Eric Allen managed 13 points in the Warriors’ 52-41 win over River Forest. Da’Montae Rembert accounted for 22 points in Lighthouse’s 59-52 win over Griffith. Matt’s pick: Calumet 55, Lighthouse CPA 54.
CLASS 3A KANKAKEE VALLEY
New Prairie (6-17) vs. Culver Academy (17-7): The Eagles opened the 2018 sectional tournament with a 56-20 win over New Prairie. Kole Staley ended with 14 points in the Cougars’ 68-47 win over Knox. Cooper Farrall and Culver Academy limited Wheeler to seven points in the first half on the way to a 79-17 victory. Matt’s pick: Culver Academy 74. New Prairie 50.
CLASS 3A MARIAN
Marian (20-3) vs. Glenn (24-1): The No. 1 Falcons soared to a 49-45 win over No. 2 Marian on January 25. Jackson Price mustered 14 points in the Knights; 74-40 win over Clay. Jack Porter registered three points in Glenn’s 59-41 win over Saint Joseph. Matt’s pick: Marian 69, Glenn 67.
CLASS 3A WAWASEE
Wawasee (9-14) vs. NorthWood (23-2): The No. 3 Panthers downed Wawasee, 47-35, on January 7. Myles Everingham totaled 16 points in the Warriors’ 53-32 win over Lakeland. Cade Brenner came up with 11 points in NorthWood’s 38-33 win over Tippecanoe Valley. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 44, Wawasee 38.
CLASS 2A WHITING
Hammond Bishop Noll (10-12) vs. Lake Station (21-3): The No. 10 Fighting Eagles slipped by Hammons Bishop Noll, 81-78, on December 18. Ahmad Artis recorded 24 points in the Warriors; 75-60 win over Andrean. Romeo Guerra tallied 27 points in Lake Station’s 71-30 win over Whiting. Matt’s pick: Lake Station 71, Hammond Bishop Noll 61.
CLASS 2A NORTH JUDSON
Westville (16-8) vs. North Judson (20-5): The Bluejays soared to a 60-58 win over Westville in last year’s sectional opener. Kenny Pepper pitched in 16 points in the Blackhawks’ 57-43 win over Hebron. Wyatt Stowe’s 12 points helped North Judson to a 58-38 win over South Central. Matt’s pick: North Judson 57, Westville 54.
CLASS 2A WESTVIEW
Central Noble (24-2) vs. Eastside (25-1): The No. 2 Blazers captured the Northeast Corner Conference regular season crown with a 42-34 win over No. 3 Central Noble. Logan Gard tallied 20 points in the Cougars’ 65-40 win against Prairie Heights. Logan Fry led the way with 16 points in Eastside’s 47-43 double-overtime win over Fairfield. Matt’s pick: Central Noble 41, Eastside 39.
CLASS 2A WINAMAC
Lewis Cass (13-11) vs. Rensselaer Central (11-12): The Kings crowned Rensselaer Central, 67-56, in last year’s sectional semifinal. Tyson Good notched 18 points for Lewis Cass in a 63-33 win over North Newton. Corbin Mathew’s 18 points lifted the Bombers to a 57-40 win over Winamac. Matt’s pick: Lewis Cass 46, Rensselaer Central 40.
CLASS 1A KOUTS
Marquette Catholic (13-10) vs. Gary 21st Century (20-4): The No. 1 Cougars claimed an 83-56 win over Marquette Catholic during the 2018-19 campaign. Gary Lewis ended with 15 points in the Blazers’ 63-53 win over defending state runner-up Kouts. Ashton Williamson poured in 13 points in Gary 21st Century’s 68-22 win over Washington Township. Matt’s pick: Gary 21st Century 80, Marquette Catholic 65.
CLASS 1A TRITON
Argos (17-5) vs. Triton (17-7): The Trojans earned the sectional crown a year ago with a 59-43 win over Argos. Jake Stults paved the way with 18 points in the Dragons’ 64-28 win over LaCrosse. Bruce Johnson added 12 points in Triton’s 39-25 win over Culver. Matt’s pick: Triton 49, Argos 48.
CLASS 1A FREMONT
Elkhart Christian (13=10) vs. Fremont (16-8): The Eagles flew past Elkhart Christian, 69-45, in last season’s sectional finale. Tony Maxwell’s 15 points helped the Eagles to a 63-57 Lakewood Park Christian. Gabel Pentecost racked up 16 points in Fremont’s 43-36 win over Bethany Christian. Matt’s pick: Fremont 51, Elkhart Christian 41.
CLASS 1A TRI-COUNTY
North White (20-3) vs. Pioneer (9-15): The No. 5 Vikings cruised to a 68-40 win over Pioneer on February 22. Bentley Buschman scored 20 points in North White’s 63-59 win over defending champion Caston. Drew McKaig contributed 13 points in the Panthers’ 55-35 win over South Newton. Matt’s pick: North White 65, Pioneer 56.
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