Girls Sectional Scores from Around Indiana
Salem Falls, WW Bounces Medora To Stay in Sectional
The 41st Indiana Girls Sectional tournament opened last night around the WSLM listening area and dealt an end to one county team while sending another on to the semi-final round on Friday night.
The Salem Lady Lions opened play first on Tuesday night against the Silver Creek Lady Dragons.
The Lions (12-10) going into last night’s game against Mid-Southern Conference foe Silver Creek had high hopes. They had just fought the Dragons on their home court on January 9 and left with a one point victory, 38-37.
Last night, the Dragons held the Lions to 18 points through three quarters and hit important free throws in the fourth quarter. The difference, though, came on the boards.
Silver Creek out-rebounded the Lions 37-20 in the 43-32 victory. The Dragons had eight rebounds on the offensive end.
| Silver Creek | 7 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 43 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | 7 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 32 |
As a result, Silver Creek (9-14) will face off with Corydon Central (10-12) in Friday’s first semifinal.
Cordyon won 68-64 in Sellersburg on Dec. 15, but Corydon enters the contest on a nine-game losing streak.
In the Borden sectional, the West Washington Lady Senators dominated the Medora Lady Hornets, 77-35.
| West Washington | 21 | 22 | 22 | 12 | 77 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medora | 9 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 35 |
The Senators met up with Medora back on Dec. 5 and gave them a 95-29 shellacking.
The Senators (11-12) will face the Borden Braves (11-9) this Friday night.
| NORTH HARRISON BRACKET | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue. | Silver Creek 43, Salem 32 |
| 2 | Wed. | Brownstown Central [12-12] vs. Charlestown [12-10] |
| 3 | Wed. | North Harrison [22-2] vs. Scottsburg [14-9] |
| 4 | Fri. | Corydon Central [10-12] vs. Silver Creek [9-14] |
| 5 | Fri. | Winner Game 2 vs. Winner Game 3 |
| 6 | Sat. | Winner Game 4 vs. Winner Game 5 |
| HENRYVILLE BRACKET | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue. | Crawford County 60, Clarksville 37 |
| 2 | Tue. | Providence 53, Henryville 39 |
| 3 | Fri. | Eastern (Pekin) [16-6] vs. Crawford County [12-11] |
| 4 | Fri. | Paoli [10-14] vs. Providence [17-7] |
| 5 | Sat. | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 |
| BORDEN BRACKET | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tue. | Orleans 36, Trinity Lutheran 32 |
| 2 | Tue. | West Washington 77, Medora 35 |
| 3 | Fri. | Crothersville [12-10] vs. Orleans [10-15] |
| 4 | Fri. | Borden [11-9] vs. West Washington [11-12] |
| 5 | Sat. | Winner Game 3 vs. Winner Game 4 |
House passes Davisson’s bill curbing prescription drug abuse
The House of Representatives voted unanimously in support of State Rep. Steve Davisson’s (R-Salem) proposal expanding the use of the INSPECT program to certain healthcare professionals.
“Increasing the number of healthcare professionals who are allowed to use the INSPECT program will prevent individuals from receiving prescriptions from multiple prescribers and limit the ability to ‘doctor shop,’” Davisson said. “The INSPECT program is one of the most important tools that healthcare professionals and law enforcement possess in curbing prescription drug abuse.”
The INSPECT system used by healthcare professionals collects and shares data when controlled substances are prescribed and dispensed. If enacted, House Bill (HB) 1278 would allow dentists, physicians, advance practice nurses, physician assistants and podiatrists to check the INSPECT program, and use it as part of the patient’s medical record, before prescribing or issuing refills for Schedule II controlled substances or Schedule III controlled substances with the exception of certain circumstances.
Davisson’s proposal allows coroners to have access to INSPECT for the purpose of medical death investigations. The legislation also sets prescribing norms and allows medical professional boards to set up a system for investigating potential over prescribers.
HB 1278 will now move to the Senate for further consideration.
Officer Involved Shooting in Huntingburg Leaves Suspect Injured
A Tuesday afternoon incident in Huntingburg left a Huntingburg man in critical conditions after officers fired upon him.
At 2:00 P.M. this afternoon, an officer with the Huntingburg Police Department received a message through social media from a male subject, requesting that they meet at League Stadium on the south side of town.
Concerned by the nature of the message, and knowing that the Department had been to recent calls for service with this person, the officer requested that a supervisor go with him to meet him.
After arriving in a parking lot on the east side of League Stadium, officers found the male standing in the middle of the parking lot, holding what appeared to be a revolver.
Multiple commands were given by officers for the male to place the weapon on the ground, to which he refused to do. The male then raised the gun, pointing it directly at an officer. Two officers fired on the subject, striking him multiple times.
Officers immediately requested emergency medical services to tend to the male. He was transported to Memorial Hospital in Jasper and was transferred to St. Mary’s in Evansville, where he remains in serious condition.
Officers on scene were unharmed.
This incident remains under investigation by the Indiana State Police. Names of those involved will be released later pending family notification.
Three Arrested for Meth in Two Different Busts
On Monday afternoon, troopers from the Indiana State Police Post at Sellersburg were at 719 Curtsinger Street, Lot #39, in Scottsburg.
They were there conducting an investigation when they came into contact with Lance Smith, 49, from Scottsburg at the residence. After speaking to Lance Smith troopers discovered him to be in possession of Methamphetamine and Paraphernalia.
He was placed under arrest and charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Paraphernalia. He was incarcerated at the Scott County Jail awaiting his first court appearance.
At or near the same time as the above arrest around 2:30 pm, Sellersburg State Police Radio put out a dispatch of a possible impaired driver operating a 1998 Chevrolet Blazer, on Interstate 65 South, near the 16 Mile Marker in Clark County.
A trooper was able to locate and conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle near the 9 Mile Marker, (Sellersburg), for a traffic infraction.
After further investigation and assistance from an Indiana State Police K-9, the driver, James R. Eaks, 40, from Greenfield, IN, was arrested for OWI refusal.
Eaks was also found to be in possession of and charged with, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Maintaining a Common Nuisance.
A passenger, Candice M. Eaks, 36, from Maxwell, IN, was also arrested and charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Paraphernalia.
They were both transported to and incarcerated at the Clark County Jail.
Races Shape Up With Friday Primary Deadline
Those seeking to run in the upcoming election have until Friday, Feb. 5 to file.
Eleven county positions are up for election this year and party’s will nominate their candidate during the upcoming May 3 Primary.
Voters have until Monday, April 4 to register to vote.
Those seeks the seat for United States Representative 9th Dist. are:
- (R) Robert Hall
- (R) Brent Waltz
- (R) Trey Hollingsworth
- (R) Erin Houchin
- (R) Greg Zoeller
- (D) Bill Thomas
- (D) Shelli Yoder
Incumbent State Representative Dist. 73 Steve Davisson (R) will be running against Michael A. Harkness (R) of Orange County. Doug Leatherbury (D) has filed to seek the Democratic nomination.
Incumbent (R) Larry W. Medlock has filed to seek another term as Judge of the Circuit Court. He has no challenger at this point.
Judge of the Superior Court has one filing, (R) Frank Newkirk, Jr. who will be seeking another term. He has no challenger at this point.
Clerk of the Circuit Court has one filing, (D) Rita Martin. She has no challenger.
(D) Shirley Batt has filed to run as the Democrat candidate for County Treasurer. She is unopposed.
Rusty Fultz (R) has filed to seek the County Coroner position.
(R) Jeffrey D. Souder has filed to continue to serve as County Surveyor
County Commissioner – Dist. 1 [Gibson-Franklin-Polk-Jackson] has one filing, incumbent (R) Phillip D. (Phil) Marshall. He is unopposed.
Rick Roberts (R) will seek the County Commissioner – Dist. 3 [Brown-Vernon-Madison-Howard-Posey]. David Brown currently has the office.
All three County Council members at large are up for re-election — Todd Ewen (R) has filed to seek re-election. Rondale Brishaber (R) and Treavor W. Phipps (R) have also filed for the primary. The only Democrat to file so far is Troy S. Hubbard.
Also on the ballot for the Spring primary will be Republican Precinct Committee persons in Salem 1, Salem 2, Salem 3 and Salem 4, as well as Washington 1-4 and these townships —
Brown, Franklin, Gibson, Howard, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Pierce, Polk, Posey and Vernon.
Those signed up are:
- Brice Robinson, for Salem 2
- David A. Weaver, for Gibson
- Ruth Guy, for Monroe
- Gerald Fleming Sr., for Pierce
- Kenneth R. Armstrong, for Posey
Other positions on the May ballot will be:
- State Convention Delegate – Democrat At Large (vote for 8 plus 1 automatic bid for Co. Chair = 9 total)
- State Convention Delegate – Republican (total of 10)
- At Large (vote for four (4) )
- Marvin Clark, At Large
- Dustin Davidson, At Large
- Susan Davidson, At Large
- At Large (vote for four (4) )
- Dist. 1 (vote for 2) – Franklin, Gibson, Jackson & Polk
- Dist. 2 (vote for 2) – Jefferson, Monroe, Pierce, Salem-1, Salem-2, Salem-3,
- Salem-4, Wash-1, Wash-2, Wash-3 & Wash-4
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- John W. Mead, District 2, Washington 1 Precinct
- Dist. 3 (vote for 2) – Brown, Howard, Madison, Posey & Vernon
- Kenneth R. Armstrong, District 3, Posey
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- LuAnn Armstrong, District 3, Posey
Looking ahead to November 6, here are the offices that will be voted on locally, including seats on all three school boards.
- State Representative Dist. #73
- Judge of the Circuit Court
- Judge of the Superior Court
- Clerk of the Circuit Court
- County Treasurer
- County Coroner
- County Surveyor
- County Commissioner – Dist. 1
- County Commissioner – Dist. 3
- County Council Member – At Large (3 Positions)
East Washington School Corp.
- Polk Township
- Town of Pekin
Salem Community Schools
- Four At Large seats which are currently being held by Mark “Bubba” Abbott, Diana Armstrong, Erika Garloch and Steve Motsinger.
West Washington School Corp.
- Madison Twp.
- Posey Twp.
- Vernon Twp.
Town of Campbellsburg: Town Council Member
Town of New Pekin: Town Council Member
Washington County voters will also be voting for national and state candidates in November:
- President of the United States and Vice President
- United States Senator
- United States Representative
- Governor and Lt. Governor
- Attorney General
- Superintendent of Public Instruction
Salem Woman Arrested For Parole Violation
At approximately 8:30 am Monday, officers from the Indiana State Police and a deputy from the Scott County Sheriff’s Department executed a search warrant at 228 Larry Lane in Scottsburg.
During the search, officers located Methamphetamine, Paraphernalia and a hand gun. Two people in the home were arrested.
Joseph Buzzard, 39, from 228 Larry Lane in Scottsburg was charged with Possessing Methamphetamine with a Handgun, Felony; Possession of Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor and Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Felony.
Valerie E. Dicus, 36, from Salem, IN, was arrested on a Parole Violation.
Both subjects were incarcerated at the Scott County Jail.
Clark County Traffic Stop gets Dope and Guns
Monday around 2:45 pm, when trooper Mark Lamaster made a traffic stop for a traffic infraction on Interstate 65 North at the 14 Mile Marker, he suspected something just was not right.
He called for Indiana State Police K-9 “Teague” and his handler, to come to his location. “Teague” alerted on the vehicle for possible narcotics and a search of the vehicle lead to Methamphetamine and guns.
The driver of the vehicle, Dwayne Andrew Loney, 37, from 3962 South Fire Lane in New Pekin, IN was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with a Firearm, Felony; Trafficking with an Inmate, Felony; Maintaining a Common Nuisance, Felony; Possession of a Handgun without a License, Misdemeanor and Driving While Suspended with a Prior, Misdemeanor.
A back seat passenger, George Edward Hershey, 46, from 4315 Southern Parkway in Louisville, KY, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with Firearm, Felony; Visiting a Common Nuisance, Misdemeanor and Possession of a Handgun without a License, Misdemeanor.
A front seat passenger, John Michael Munk, 34, from 140 Shorts Corner in Pekin, IN, was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with a Firearm, Felony; Visiting a Common Nuisance, Misdemeanor and Possession of a Handgun without a License, Misdemeanor.
All three of the arrested were incarcerated at the Clark County Jail awaiting their first court appearance.
Debra Joyce Miller, 57
Mrs. Debra Joyce Miller age 57 of Salem passed away Sunday, January 31 at her home.
Debra was born February 13, 1957 in New Albany, Indiana the daughter of Roy Hopkins and Joyce Long Brown. She retired from Floyd Memorial Hospital in 1993 as a Medical Records Analyst. She was a member of Central Christian Church in New Albany.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Kirk Miller Sr. in 2007, her son: Kirk Miller Jr. in 2001, and her father: Roy Hopkins. She is survived by her daughter: Jennifer Miller Beck (Jason) of West Point, Iowa, her mother: Joyce Brown of Salem, a brother: Stephen Hopkins (Cheryl) of New Albany, a sister: Brenda Deich (David) of Jeffersonville, and three grandchildren: Jonathan, Anthony and Hannah.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00PM at Weathers Funeral Home with Sid Dye officiating. Burial will follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park in New Albany. Visitation will be Wednesday from 9AM-time of service.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to them to help with expenses.
Stage Set for Girls Sectional Games on WSLM
A total of 395 schools and 5,318 student‐athletes are set to participate in 41st annual IHSAA Girls Basketball tournament, beginning with sectional action set to tip off this Tuesday, Feb. 2, and run through Saturday, Feb. 6, with the regional round slated for Feb. 13 and semi‐states on Feb. 20.
The four state championship games that make up the state finals will be played at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, Feb. 27.
Matt Abbott and Mark Mead will be broadcasting the Class 2A Sectional 46 at Henryville, action kicks off on Feb. 2 with Clarksville vs. Crawford County at 6p.
Henryville and Providence will play the second round game at 7:45p
Matt Hein and Mike Batt will bring you coverage as Eastern plays the winner of the first game on Feb. 5 at 6p. Paoli will play the winner of the second game.
The winners of both games will play in the championship games at 7:30p on Feb. 6
In Class 1A Sectional at Borden, Orleans will face off against Trinity Lutheran in the first game on February 2 at 6p.
Misty Jones and Darrin Russell will bring the play-by-play action of Medora and the Lady Senators in the second game at 7:30p.
On Feb. 5, Crothersville will play the winner of the first game at 6p and Borden will play the winner of the second game at 7:30p.
The winners of those games will play in the championship round at 7:30p on Saturday night, Feb. 6
In Class 3A Sectional 30 at North Harrison kicks off on February 2 with Salem vs. Silver Creek. Following will be Wednesday night games with Brownstown vs. Charlestown at 6p and North Harrison vs. Scottsburg at 7:30p.
Friday night will feature the first game with Corydon vs. the winner of the Salem/Silver Creek game. The second game will feature the winner of the two Wednesday night games.
Saturday night’s championship game will feature the winners of the Friday night games.
Top‐ranked Columbus North (20‐1), the defending Class 4A state champion, drew a first round bye and will begin its quest to repeat when it meets the Columbus East‐Shelbyville winner in Sectional 14 at Bloomington North.
Defending Class 3A state champion Princeton sits atop both the Class 3A poll from the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association as well as the single class poll from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. The 24‐0 Tigers, winners of 50 straight games and led by the state’s career scoring leader Jackie Young, will host Washington in the Sectional 31 opener.
Heritage Christian, which won the last two Class 2A state championships, has moved up to Class 3A. The second‐ranked Eagles (17‐3) will begin their drive toward a third consecutive title with Guerin Catholic in Sectional 24 at Hamilton Heights. Oregon‐Davis (19‐2), the top‐ranked team in Class 2A, drew North Judson‐San Pierre in Sectional 34 at Hebron.
Class A No. 1 Jac‐Cen‐Del (19‐1), the host of Sectional 60, drew a bye into the semifinals and await the winner of the Waldron‐ Hauser game. Lafayette Central Catholic, last year’s Class A state champion, is now playing in Class 2A.
The fifth‐ranked Knights (15‐5) will begin their 2A test with Rossville in Sectional 38 at Seeger. 栂Fort Wayne Canterbury, the Class 2A runner‐up the last two seasons and Class A state champion two season prior, leads the state Fort Wayne Canterbury, the Class 2A runner‐up the last two seasons and Class A state champion two season prior, leads the state with 12 consecutive sectional championships.
The Cavaliers will look to continue that streak in Class 3A beginning with a first round matchup against Leo in Sectional 22 at Garrett.
BY THE NUMBERS
There are 395 teams, 5,318 participants.
By Class: 98 4A teams; 101 3A teams; 101 2A teams; 95 1A teams.
Total No. of Games: 393 games in 26 days.
Defending State Champions 4A: Columbus North (Sectional 14 at Bloomington North). 3A: Princeton Community (Sectional 31 at Princeton Community). 2A: Heritage Christian (Class 3A, Sectional 24 at Hamilton Heights). A: Lafayette Central Catholic (Class 2A, Sectional 38 at Seeger).
Schools Entered for First Time
4A: None. 3A: None. 2A: None. A: Anderson Preparatory Academy (Sectional 55 at Southern Wells).
Schools Playing Up One Class due to Tournament Success Factor Heritage Christian (Class 3A, Sectional 24 at Hamilton Heights). Fort Wayne Canterbury (Class 3A, Sectional 22 at Garrett). Lafayette Central Catholic (Class 2A, Sectional 38 at Seeger). Oregon‐Davis (Class 2A, Sectional 34 at Hebron).
Most State Championships 6: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Heritage Christian. 5: Fort Wayne Canterbury. 4: Bedford North Lawrence, Ben Davis. 3: Kokomo, North Central (Indianapolis), Tri‐Central. 2: Brebeuf Jesuit, Crown Point, East Chicago Roosevelt, Evansville Mater Dei, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Huntington North, Indianapolis Cathedral, Lafayette Central Catholic, Martinsville, Oregon‐Davis, Shenandoah, Triton, Warsaw.
All‐Time Consecutive State Tournament Victories 31: Heritage Christian, 2006‐10. 26: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, 1999‐2002. 25: Fort Wayne Canterbury, 2008‐11. 24: Kokomo, 1992‐94. 23: Tri‐Central, 2003‐06. 20: Crown Point, 1984‐86; Evansville Mater Dei, 2012‐14; Fort Wayne Canterbury, 2012‐14. 17: Ben Davis, 2009‐11. Active Consecutive State Tournament Win Streaks 13: Heritage Christian. 7: Lafayette Central Catholic, Princeton Community. 6: Columbus North. Page 3 of 9
Defending Sectional Champions 4A: Bedford North Lawrence, Center Grove, Columbus North, Evansville Central, Fort Wayne Snider, Homestead, Lake Central, Lawrence North, McCutcheon, Merrillville, Mooresville, Noblesville, Penn, Pike, Richmond, Warsaw. 3A: Benton Central, Danville, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Hanover Central, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, Jasper, Lebanon, Lighthouse CPA, Muncie Central, Northview, Norwell, Princeton, Rochester, Rushville, Salem, Tippecanoe Valley. 2A: Covenant Christian (Indianapolis), Fort Wayne Canterbury, Fountain Central, Hagerstown, Hammond Bishop Noll, Heritage Christian, North Judson‐San Pierre, North Knox, North Posey, Providence, Shenandoah, Sheridan, Switzerland County, Triton Central, Wabash, Westview. A: Barr‐Reeve, Borden, Carroll (Flora), Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Jac‐Cen‐Del, Kouts, Lafayette Central Catholic, Monroe Central, Morristown, North White, Oregon‐Davis, Springs Valley, Terre Haute South, Union (Modoc), White River Valley, Wood Memorial.
Schools that Won First Sectional Championship Last Year 4A: None. 3A: Lighthouse CPA, Northview. 2A: Providence, Sheridan. A: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian.
Active Sectional Championship Streaks (Three or more years) 12: Fort Wayne Canterbury. 10: Lafayette Central Catholic. 7: Jac‐Cen‐Del, Mooresville, Wabash. 5: Norwell, Penn. 4: Bedford North Lawrence, Columbus North, Oregon‐Davis. 3: Heritage Christian, Merrillville, Tindley, Westview.
Most Consecutive Sectional Championships 18 by Rushville, 1980‐97.
Top 10 All‐Time Sectional Championships 30: Rushville. 24: Bedford North Lawrence, Ben Davis, NorthWood. 20: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Jac‐Cen‐Del, Jasper, Kokomo, Sullivan, Valparaiso.
Schools Seeking First Sectional Championship
4A: None.
3A: Guerin Catholic, Mishawaka Marian, Mount Vernon, Whitko. 2A: Central Noble, Churubusco, Cloverdale, Herron, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Metropolitan, Lake Station Edison, Milan, River Forest.
A: 21st Century‐Gary, Anderson Preparatory Academy, Cannelton, Central Christian Academy, Christian Academy of Indiana, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), Cowan, Crothersville, Daleville, Elkhart Christian Academy, Faith Christian, Fall Creek Academy, Greenwood Christian, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indianapolis Marshall, International, Irvington Preparatory Academy, LaCrosse, Lakeland Christian Academy, Lakewood Park Christian, Lanesville, Liberty Christian, Marquette Catholic, Medora, Orleans, Rock Creek Academy, Seton Catholic, Shawe Memorial, Shoals, Westville.
