Giants pull away Wood surpasses 1,000 point mark in 81-65 victory over Anderson BY CHUCK LANDIS clandis@chronicle-tribune.com Published: Saturday, January 24, 2009 1:08 AM EST After a close and intensely played first half, the Marion boys’ basketball team shifted into overdrive and won a big North Central Conference game Friday evening. Led by their two Indiana All-Star candidates, Scott Wood and JaRob McCallum, the Giants pulled away for an 81-65 victory over archrival Anderson before nearly 3,000 fans in Bill Green Athletic Arena. Wood had 33 points and became ... Read More

Falcons end drought against Jay County THE STAR PRESS • January 24, 2009 WINCHESTER, Ind. -- It's been a while since the Falcons did this. And it took a big fourth quarter to pull it off. Winchester's boys basketball team defeated Jay County 49-44 on Friday night. It was the first time since 2005 that the Falcons beat the previously unbeaten Patriots. "This is such a special place to coach, and we've got all the respect in the world for the Jay County program -- they do ... Read More

Chargers defense halts WL By Jeff Washburn • jwashburn@journalandcourier.com • January 25, 2009 In large part because of Purdue recruit DJ Byrd, outsiders see North Montgomery as an offensive-driven boys basketball team. While the 6-foot-6 Byrd was terrific Saturday night in Berberian Gymnasium with a game-best 27 points and eight rebounds, the Chargers defeated West Lafayette 55-49 because of their defense. The Red Devils (7-4) made only 14 of 43 field goal attempts (32.6 percent), including 6 of 24 during the first half when North Montgomery ... Read More

Top-ranked Bloomington South keeps record perfect IU signee Hulls leads Bloomington South to easy victory over No. 9 Franklin Central By Michael Pointer Posted: January 25, 2009 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- Jordan Hulls picked up a technical foul late in the first half. Other than that, it was just about a perfect Saturday night for the Indiana University signee and the rest of his Bloomington South High School teammates. The Class 4A top-ranked Panthers dominated from start to finish, cruising to a 77-45 victory over No. 9 Franklin Central ... Read More

BASKETBALL: No. 3 New Albany prevails over No. 10 Anderson, 72-60 Published: January 25, 2009 01:55 By JON REITER NEW ALBANY — New Albany was challenged early by visiting Anderson, but the Bulldogs wore down the Class 4A No. 10 Indians over the remaining three quarters and captured a 72-60 win in The Doghouse Saturday night. New Albany coach Jim Shannon said his squad’s effort wasn’t perfect. However, the No. 3 Bulldogs are just that at 12-0. “The first half was pretty tough,” Shannon said. “We ... Read More

Watch this video :: Bloomington South @ Edgewood IN HD!! from Indiana HS Hoops at Vimeo. Bloomington South Panthers traveled to Edgewood High School to show a gym full of people who's #1. The Panthers are currently ranked first in 4A and 9th in the nation, according to the latest USA Today Top 25 Poll. This game was pretty significant because Edgewood’s 30-game home win streak (thank you Garrett Butcher) is now history. Up until this game, the Edgewood Mustangs had not lost ... Read More

Searching our own forum today, member obie18 pointed out a very solid point that hadn't struck our minds in a minute. What is the best state for High School Basketball? Sure everyone has heard the saying, "In 49 states it's just basketball, BUT this is Indiana!" How true is that? If you've taken a look over at our friends BallisLife site, you will see the West and East coasts are powerhouses. Obie18 writes: ESPN is doing a "Great State Debate" for Basketball..like they did ... Read More

Pacers Sports and Entertainment Presents the Players of the Week Pacers Sports and Entertainment is supporting the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association with its sponsorship of the Pacers Male High School Players of the Week and the Fever Female High School Players of the Week throughout the State of Indiana in a serious effort to support high school basketball in our state. Below are listed the first week's winners, including a trio of ties, in Indiana's three geographic districts--North, Central and ... Read More

Giants answer Mississinewa’s challenge Marion wins by 13 in contest that features hard fouls BY ERIK KENNY reporter@comteck.com Published: Sunday, January 18, 2009 1:08 AM EST GAS CITY — Many may have been able to predict the outcome of Saturday night’s matchup between Marion and Mississinewa, but not nearly as many would have predicted how much intensity the game would provide. The Giants outlasted the Indians 67-54, but right from the start, both teams were showing that the game was going to be a physical one. Marion (9-1) jumped ... Read More

Tipton's Elston eager to ease IU's pain By Patrick Dorsey Posted: January 17, 2009 Prized recruit Derek Elston has been "kind of disappointed" by the struggles of the 5-11 Indiana University men's basketball team this season. But here's the thing with Elston: As one of six players signed on as members of the Hoosiers' 2009-10 freshman class, the 6-8 forward from Tipton High School can do something about it. Soon. "That's something I can't wait for, to get down there and to kind of put my two ... Read More