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Roncalli Sets New State Record during Historic Quarter!
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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Last night's second quarter of Roncalli's home date with University saw the Royals do something never before been accomplished in an Indiana girls' game.
Roncalli flat out scorched the nets by hitting no less than nine three pointers during the historic stretch. The Royals used their 30-point burst to blow open what had been an 8-point lead and went on to coast to a running clock win, 67-26.
Roncalli moved to 2-1 on the young season, and University dropped there third game of the year. Six other teams previously held state best honors with seven three's in a quarter.
Score by Quarters
RONCALLI 14 30 13 10 67
UNIVRSTY 06 04 06 10 26
Most 3's Made in a Quarter
(G) 9 Roncalli vs. University 2024-25
(G) 7 Brownsburg vs. North Mont 1998-99
(G) 7 Central Noble vs. Lakewood Park 2023-24
(G) 7 Central Noble vs. South Adams 2023-24
(G) 7 Eastern (Pekin) vs. New Washington 2015-16
(G) 7 Northridge vs. Knox 2015-16
(G) 7 Providence vs. Clarksville 2016-17
(G) 6 Cascade vs. South Putnam 2013-14
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. Lakeland 2023-24
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. West Noble 2023-24
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. West Noble 2022-23
(G) 6 Kokomo vs. Lafayette Jeff 2005-06
(G) 6 Northridge vs. Concord 2011-12
(G) 6 Providence vs. Clarksville 2016-17
(G) 6 Providence vs. North Knox 2015-16
Roncalli flat out scorched the nets by hitting no less than nine three pointers during the historic stretch. The Royals used their 30-point burst to blow open what had been an 8-point lead and went on to coast to a running clock win, 67-26.
Roncalli moved to 2-1 on the young season, and University dropped there third game of the year. Six other teams previously held state best honors with seven three's in a quarter.
Score by Quarters
RONCALLI 14 30 13 10 67
UNIVRSTY 06 04 06 10 26
Most 3's Made in a Quarter
(G) 9 Roncalli vs. University 2024-25
(G) 7 Brownsburg vs. North Mont 1998-99
(G) 7 Central Noble vs. Lakewood Park 2023-24
(G) 7 Central Noble vs. South Adams 2023-24
(G) 7 Eastern (Pekin) vs. New Washington 2015-16
(G) 7 Northridge vs. Knox 2015-16
(G) 7 Providence vs. Clarksville 2016-17
(G) 6 Cascade vs. South Putnam 2013-14
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. Lakeland 2023-24
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. West Noble 2023-24
(G) 6 Central Noble vs. West Noble 2022-23
(G) 6 Kokomo vs. Lafayette Jeff 2005-06
(G) 6 Northridge vs. Concord 2011-12
(G) 6 Providence vs. Clarksville 2016-17
(G) 6 Providence vs. North Knox 2015-16
Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Grand Re-Opening!
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NEW CASTLE, Ind. -- The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the date for the Grand Re-Opening of the new 6,600 square foot expansion.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2pm, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame will unveil the new 6,600 square foot expansion project that began in October of 2023. This project was made possible by Henry County Economic Development Corporation, Henry County Commissioners, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and the generous support of all those who have contributed to the “Past & Present, Forever” capital campaign.
The new museum expansion will include:
• New Archive Room
• Expanded Enshrinement Gallery
• History of Women’s Basketball in Indiana/Title IX Exhibit
• New Jump Interactive
• New Officials “You Make the Call”
• Gameday Interactive – where the guest is immersed in the IHSAA State Finals
• 9 New Exhibit cases to display more artifacts from the HOF’s collection
• Revamped “Make Your Last Shot”
• Rebranded “Are You An Analyst”
• “Dunk” Photo Opportunity
• Trivia Game with Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Artifacts
• “Deeper Look” touch screens for even more information on artifacts
• New Office Space.
Thanks to the help of Holladay Construction, BW Construction, Browning Day, Peter Hyde Design, Silver Oaks Communication, and Pinpoint Promotions, the new exhibits will highlight even more history of Indiana basketball, in a way that has never been done before.
There will also be a special announcement from Henry Community Health, to further the partnership between HCH and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame!
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame was established in 1962 and opened the museum in New Castle in 1990. The organization’s mission is to honor, preserve and promote the heritage of Indiana high school basketball. To find out more, visit www.hoopshall.com or call (765) 529-1891.
On Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 2pm, the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame will unveil the new 6,600 square foot expansion project that began in October of 2023. This project was made possible by Henry County Economic Development Corporation, Henry County Commissioners, Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Board of Directors, and the generous support of all those who have contributed to the “Past & Present, Forever” capital campaign.
The new museum expansion will include:
• New Archive Room
• Expanded Enshrinement Gallery
• History of Women’s Basketball in Indiana/Title IX Exhibit
• New Jump Interactive
• New Officials “You Make the Call”
• Gameday Interactive – where the guest is immersed in the IHSAA State Finals
• 9 New Exhibit cases to display more artifacts from the HOF’s collection
• Revamped “Make Your Last Shot”
• Rebranded “Are You An Analyst”
• “Dunk” Photo Opportunity
• Trivia Game with Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Artifacts
• “Deeper Look” touch screens for even more information on artifacts
• New Office Space.
Thanks to the help of Holladay Construction, BW Construction, Browning Day, Peter Hyde Design, Silver Oaks Communication, and Pinpoint Promotions, the new exhibits will highlight even more history of Indiana basketball, in a way that has never been done before.
There will also be a special announcement from Henry Community Health, to further the partnership between HCH and the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame!
The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame was established in 1962 and opened the museum in New Castle in 1990. The organization’s mission is to honor, preserve and promote the heritage of Indiana high school basketball. To find out more, visit www.hoopshall.com or call (765) 529-1891.
Players of the Week from Alexandria, Silver Creek & Valpo!
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INDIANA -- One player who averaged 29.0 points, had a triple double and moved to third on her school’s career scoring list, another player who averaged 29.0 points plus 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 5.0 steals and a third player who averaged 25.5 points and 7.5 rebounds have been selected as Week 2 winners in the IBCA/Franciscan Health Player of the Week program for 2024-25.
Valparaiso junior Lillian Barnes, Alexandria senior Jacklynn Hosier, and Silver Creek junior Brooklynn Renn have been cited for outstanding performances during the week of Nov. 11-16 in the recognition program coordinated by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
Also, South Knox, which went 4-0 for the week and now is 5-0 overall, is the IBCA/Ballogy Team of the Week in a new portion of the IBCA recognition program for 2024-25.
Players of the Week are cited by IHSAA District – Barnes for District 1, Hosier for District 2 and Renn for District 3. A single Team of the Week is cited for the entire state in the new part of the recognition program. Players and teams are recognized based on all performances in a Monday through Saturday week.
Hosier was cited after leading Alexandria to a 2-0 week to improve to 5-0 for the season and Fort Wayne South (51-20). The University of Vermont recruit opened with 34 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, 10 steals as the Tigers defeated Delta 65-45. The 5-8 guard followed with 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists and 13 steals in a 51-20 triumph over Fort Wayne South. Hosier’s scoring output moved her career total to 1,559 points, passing 1996 graduate Rachel Garner (1,517) for third place on the school’s all-time list. Hosier now trails only 2005 graduate Jodi Howell (2,026) and 2003 graduate Jackie Closser (1,590).
Barnes, a 5-10 guard, helped Valparaiso to a 1-1 week with a 77-70 loss to Class 4A No. 8 South Bend Washington and a 72-31 victory over Hammond Noll. In the first game, Barnes scored 32 points with six rebounds, seven assists and five steals. In the latter game, she tallied 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and five steals as the Vikings improved to 2-2 for the season. For the week, Barnes converted 23-of-41 field goals, 1-of-5 3-pointers and 11-of-14 free throws.
Renn propelled Silver Creek to a 2-0 week and a 3-0 overall mark. The 6-3 forward tallied 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocked shots in a 55-28 victory at Seymour. She then tallied 30 points (on 11-of-11 shooting) with three rebounds and three assists as the Dragons defeated Jennings County 59-47. For the week, Renn was 18-of-24 from the field, 2-of-3 from deep and 13-of-15 from the line.
South Knox, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, was selected IBCA/Ballogy Team of the Week after going 4-0 for the week to improve to 5-0 for the season. Coach Hollie Anson-Eaves' Spartans opened with a 62-44 victory over Class 3A No. 3 Washington, then followed by going 3-0 to win the Cluckers Battle at the First Capital invitational at Corydon Central. In the tournament, South Knox defeated New Albany 74-47, host Corydon Central 56-48 and, coincidentally playing the same opponent twice in one week, 3A No. 3 Washington 64-55. Sophomore Kendal Hill paced a balanced attack for the Spartans, averaging 16.0 points for the four games. Seniors Ella Bobe and Bren Hill each averaged 14.0 points for the week.
This is the 17th season for the IBCA Player of the Week program and the fifth season the awards are being presented by Franciscan Health Sports Medicine, an IBCA corporate partner. This is the first season for the IBCA Team of the Week program. The Team of the Week program is presented by Ballogy, another IBCA corporate partner.
Valparaiso junior Lillian Barnes, Alexandria senior Jacklynn Hosier, and Silver Creek junior Brooklynn Renn have been cited for outstanding performances during the week of Nov. 11-16 in the recognition program coordinated by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
Also, South Knox, which went 4-0 for the week and now is 5-0 overall, is the IBCA/Ballogy Team of the Week in a new portion of the IBCA recognition program for 2024-25.
Players of the Week are cited by IHSAA District – Barnes for District 1, Hosier for District 2 and Renn for District 3. A single Team of the Week is cited for the entire state in the new part of the recognition program. Players and teams are recognized based on all performances in a Monday through Saturday week.
Hosier was cited after leading Alexandria to a 2-0 week to improve to 5-0 for the season and Fort Wayne South (51-20). The University of Vermont recruit opened with 34 points with 10 rebounds, four assists, 10 steals as the Tigers defeated Delta 65-45. The 5-8 guard followed with 24 points, eight rebounds, five assists and 13 steals in a 51-20 triumph over Fort Wayne South. Hosier’s scoring output moved her career total to 1,559 points, passing 1996 graduate Rachel Garner (1,517) for third place on the school’s all-time list. Hosier now trails only 2005 graduate Jodi Howell (2,026) and 2003 graduate Jackie Closser (1,590).
Barnes, a 5-10 guard, helped Valparaiso to a 1-1 week with a 77-70 loss to Class 4A No. 8 South Bend Washington and a 72-31 victory over Hammond Noll. In the first game, Barnes scored 32 points with six rebounds, seven assists and five steals. In the latter game, she tallied 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and five steals as the Vikings improved to 2-2 for the season. For the week, Barnes converted 23-of-41 field goals, 1-of-5 3-pointers and 11-of-14 free throws.
Renn propelled Silver Creek to a 2-0 week and a 3-0 overall mark. The 6-3 forward tallied 21 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and four blocked shots in a 55-28 victory at Seymour. She then tallied 30 points (on 11-of-11 shooting) with three rebounds and three assists as the Dragons defeated Jennings County 59-47. For the week, Renn was 18-of-24 from the field, 2-of-3 from deep and 13-of-15 from the line.
South Knox, ranked No. 1 in Class 2A, was selected IBCA/Ballogy Team of the Week after going 4-0 for the week to improve to 5-0 for the season. Coach Hollie Anson-Eaves' Spartans opened with a 62-44 victory over Class 3A No. 3 Washington, then followed by going 3-0 to win the Cluckers Battle at the First Capital invitational at Corydon Central. In the tournament, South Knox defeated New Albany 74-47, host Corydon Central 56-48 and, coincidentally playing the same opponent twice in one week, 3A No. 3 Washington 64-55. Sophomore Kendal Hill paced a balanced attack for the Spartans, averaging 16.0 points for the four games. Seniors Ella Bobe and Bren Hill each averaged 14.0 points for the week.
This is the 17th season for the IBCA Player of the Week program and the fifth season the awards are being presented by Franciscan Health Sports Medicine, an IBCA corporate partner. This is the first season for the IBCA Team of the Week program. The Team of the Week program is presented by Ballogy, another IBCA corporate partner.
Here we go again.. North Knox 85, Washington Catholic 4
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I have yet to track down a newspaper game story or box score for this one yet. Neither the Washington Times-Herald nor the Vincennes Sun-Commercial have a game account - At least I haven't found it yet.
I did find the YouTube video of the game, and it is just as rough as you'd think. For those that have never seen a game in Washington Catholic's historic Birdcage, might be worth click just to check out the venue. It really is great.
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For the record, I flat out love the WC Logo. However... that cardinal is the Heisman pose, and WC doesn't play football. Still though, it's cool enough for me to overlook it.
Score by quarters courtesy of me fast forwarding through YouTube game:
North Knox 26 27 14 18 85
Wash. Cath 00 04 00 00 04
North Knox ran off 26 points before WC got their first bucker.
Last season's 1A Washington Catholic squad was winless, at 0-21. They managed just under 17ppg last year, and are already 0-2 on this young season.
Past history between these two schools would lead all involved to expect this year's outcome.
2025 North Knox 85-4
2024 North Knox 74-2
2023 North Knox 68-11
2022 North Knox 58-11
2021 North Knox 53-25
2020 North Knox 66-24
2019 North Knox 73-12
2018 North Knox 63-9
2017 North Knox 56-7
2016 North Knox 57-7
2015 North Knox 74-16
2014 North Knox 70-17
2013 North Knox 61-35
2012 North Knox 63-15
2012 North Knox 53-26 Mid-season tourney
2011 North Knox 59-37
2010 North Knox 62-22
2009 North Knox 46-38
2008 North Knox 48-35
2007 North Knox 58-45
2006 North Knox 74-25
2005 North Knox 59-38
2004 North Knox 43-38
2003 North Knox 56-47
2002 North Knox 30-29
2001 North Knox 47-27
I did find the YouTube video of the game, and it is just as rough as you'd think. For those that have never seen a game in Washington Catholic's historic Birdcage, might be worth click just to check out the venue. It really is great.
Login to view embedded media
For the record, I flat out love the WC Logo. However... that cardinal is the Heisman pose, and WC doesn't play football. Still though, it's cool enough for me to overlook it.
Score by quarters courtesy of me fast forwarding through YouTube game:
North Knox 26 27 14 18 85
Wash. Cath 00 04 00 00 04
North Knox ran off 26 points before WC got their first bucker.
Last season's 1A Washington Catholic squad was winless, at 0-21. They managed just under 17ppg last year, and are already 0-2 on this young season.
Past history between these two schools would lead all involved to expect this year's outcome.
2025 North Knox 85-4
2024 North Knox 74-2
2023 North Knox 68-11
2022 North Knox 58-11
2021 North Knox 53-25
2020 North Knox 66-24
2019 North Knox 73-12
2018 North Knox 63-9
2017 North Knox 56-7
2016 North Knox 57-7
2015 North Knox 74-16
2014 North Knox 70-17
2013 North Knox 61-35
2012 North Knox 63-15
2012 North Knox 53-26 Mid-season tourney
2011 North Knox 59-37
2010 North Knox 62-22
2009 North Knox 46-38
2008 North Knox 48-35
2007 North Knox 58-45
2006 North Knox 74-25
2005 North Knox 59-38
2004 North Knox 43-38
2003 North Knox 56-47
2002 North Knox 30-29
2001 North Knox 47-27
Southridge to Host Throwback Game in Holland!
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HOLLAND, Ind. -- Southridge High School will celebrate fifty years of girls basketball in Indiana with a throwback game event called Holland Hysteria - Complete with all the trimmings!
Former Indiana high school coach and current Southwest Dubois School Corporation superintendent, Chip Mehaffey brings word that the gym at now-consolidated Holland High School (currently elementary) will play host to the Southridge vs. Perry Central girls game, Saturday, November 23.
Organizers look to have nailed the details on this one - Complete with vintage center court logo, throwback uniforms, and commemorative tickets.
In addition to the nestalgia, this game will have a bit of star power a well. Southridge features Kentucky Wesleyan commit Avah Montgomery, (sister of 1st round MLB pick Colson Montgomery) on the team.
Seating within the Holland Gym is limited. Anyone is interested in ticket information can reach out to the Southridge Athletic Office at 812-683-2272 ext. 5012 .
This event has been made possible by the generous contributions of Woods Printing, a long time Holland Family Owned Business!
No Boys basketball team this year at Smith Academy
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Smith Academy AD, Gary Merrell reports the Fighting 54th will not field a boys team this season. They do not have enough high school boys interested in playing basketball. Yep, you read that right. The 1A school in Ft. Wayne has cancelled their 2024-25 season.
Merrell adds they do have a good group of middle school athletes and plan to be back in 2025-26.
Attucks Legend Willie Merriweather crazy rebound numbers
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I have finally been able to track down and verify a career total for rebounds for Crispus Attucks high flyer, Willie Merriweather. The Big O's team mate's career total is second only to Kent Benson. It's interesting that while rebounding was very valued as an important aspect of our game during the 1950's era, it was seldom listed in the box scores. Meriweather was a prime example. Time and again Coach Crowe would be quoted in game stories lauding his rebounding prowess and specifically mentioning its impact on the Tigers' win. However, specific numbers have been tough to come by.
I am still trying to run down exact year-by-year totals.
Funny thing - he is listed some places to be as tall as 6-4, but consensus is the high-flyer was far closer to 6-2. His Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame entry splits the difference and has him at 6-3. Truly didn't matter as he was one of the greatest rebounders Indiana has ever known.
Oscar Robertson #43 in back row was reportedly just a shade under 6-5 in high school. Will Merriweather standing to his right #24. 6-2?
Most Rebounds in a Season
(B) 720 Kent Benson - New Castle 1972-73
(B) 672 Willie Merriweather - Crispus Attucks 1954-55
(B) 583 Tom Cutter - Lafayette Catholic 1972-73
(B) 556 Wayne Bright - Bell Union 1964-65
(B) 525 Kent Benson - New Castle 1971-72
(B) 525 Tim Saylor - White’s 1970-71
(B) 516 Larry Bird - Springs Valley 1973-74
(B) 505 Don Halton - Merrillville 1955-56
(B) 497 Charlie Core - Noblesville 1963-64
(B) 491 John Hoover - Gary Tolleston 1967-68
(B) 476 Landon Turner - Tech 1975-78
(B) 468 Mike Erwin - South Spencer 1971-72
(B) 457 Glenn Robinson - Gary Roosevelt 1990-91
I am still trying to run down exact year-by-year totals.
Funny thing - he is listed some places to be as tall as 6-4, but consensus is the high-flyer was far closer to 6-2. His Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame entry splits the difference and has him at 6-3. Truly didn't matter as he was one of the greatest rebounders Indiana has ever known.
Oscar Robertson #43 in back row was reportedly just a shade under 6-5 in high school. Will Merriweather standing to his right #24. 6-2?
Most Rebounds in a Season
(B) 720 Kent Benson - New Castle 1972-73
(B) 672 Willie Merriweather - Crispus Attucks 1954-55
(B) 583 Tom Cutter - Lafayette Catholic 1972-73
(B) 556 Wayne Bright - Bell Union 1964-65
(B) 525 Kent Benson - New Castle 1971-72
(B) 525 Tim Saylor - White’s 1970-71
(B) 516 Larry Bird - Springs Valley 1973-74
(B) 505 Don Halton - Merrillville 1955-56
(B) 497 Charlie Core - Noblesville 1963-64
(B) 491 John Hoover - Gary Tolleston 1967-68
(B) 476 Landon Turner - Tech 1975-78
(B) 468 Mike Erwin - South Spencer 1971-72
(B) 457 Glenn Robinson - Gary Roosevelt 1990-91
Eastern Hancock Coming Out Swinging!
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Ind. -- The Royals of Eastern Hancock have come out swinging this year. Their 3-0 start has come in a big way with two of their contests already producing Record Book numbers!
Eastern Hancock 76, Wes-Del 3 (Largest lead before Opp Score)
Eastern Hancock 64, Morristown 40 (Most RB's in a Game)
Eastern Hancock 47, Rushville 33
Largest Lead Before Opponent Scored
(G) 100 South Bend Washington vs. Gary Lighthouse 2024-25
(G) 78 Tindley vs. Lighthouse South 2016-17
(G) 74 Eastern Hancock vs. Wes-Del 2024-25
(G) 65 Eastern Hancock vs. Irvington Prep 2022-23
(G) 62 University vs. Anderson Prep 2020-21
(G) 58 Indian Creek vs. Waldron 1983-84
(G) 50 Northwestern vs. Western 2016-17
(G) 49 Jac-Cen-Del vs. Madison Shawe 2020-21
(G) 49 Remington vs. Kniman 1927-28
(G) 48 North Decatur vs. Waldron 1982-83
(G) 46 Lakewood Park vs. Clinton Christian 2023-24
(G) 45 Leo vs. FW Christian 1995-96
(G) 45 Luers vs. South Adams 2011-12
Most Rebounds in a Game
(G) 103 Borden vs Eastern 1978-79
(G) 86 Center Grove vs. Washington 1982-83
(G) 67 Jac-Cen-Del vs. Hauser 2020-21
(G) 67 Riverton Parke vs. TH North 1986-87
(G) 67 North Harrison vs. South Central 1978-79
(G) 66 Jeffersonville vs. Columbus East 2008-09
(G) 66 Warsaw vs. Whitko 1981-82
(G) 65 Speedway vs. Horizon Christian 2012-13
(G) 64 Eastern Hancock vs. Morristown 2024-25
(G) 63 Kankakee Valley vs. Morgan Twp. 1992-93
(G) 63 Snider vs. Noblesville 1987-88
Eastern Hancock 76, Wes-Del 3 (Largest lead before Opp Score)
Eastern Hancock 64, Morristown 40 (Most RB's in a Game)
Eastern Hancock 47, Rushville 33
Largest Lead Before Opponent Scored
(G) 100 South Bend Washington vs. Gary Lighthouse 2024-25
(G) 78 Tindley vs. Lighthouse South 2016-17
(G) 74 Eastern Hancock vs. Wes-Del 2024-25
(G) 65 Eastern Hancock vs. Irvington Prep 2022-23
(G) 62 University vs. Anderson Prep 2020-21
(G) 58 Indian Creek vs. Waldron 1983-84
(G) 50 Northwestern vs. Western 2016-17
(G) 49 Jac-Cen-Del vs. Madison Shawe 2020-21
(G) 49 Remington vs. Kniman 1927-28
(G) 48 North Decatur vs. Waldron 1982-83
(G) 46 Lakewood Park vs. Clinton Christian 2023-24
(G) 45 Leo vs. FW Christian 1995-96
(G) 45 Luers vs. South Adams 2011-12
Most Rebounds in a Game
(G) 103 Borden vs Eastern 1978-79
(G) 86 Center Grove vs. Washington 1982-83
(G) 67 Jac-Cen-Del vs. Hauser 2020-21
(G) 67 Riverton Parke vs. TH North 1986-87
(G) 67 North Harrison vs. South Central 1978-79
(G) 66 Jeffersonville vs. Columbus East 2008-09
(G) 66 Warsaw vs. Whitko 1981-82
(G) 65 Speedway vs. Horizon Christian 2012-13
(G) 64 Eastern Hancock vs. Morristown 2024-25
(G) 63 Kankakee Valley vs. Morgan Twp. 1992-93
(G) 63 Snider vs. Noblesville 1987-88