Close calls
and mixed results are the bywords for Conference Indiana in first round
sectional action. Four conference teams entered the fray on the first two
nights and the largest margin of victory or loss was just three points. In all,
the league went 3-1 in opening round competition.
Tuesday
night Bloomington North slipped past Columbus East 41-38 in the Columbus
Sectional. That sets up a date with East Central on Friday night. Perry Meridian
pulled off the biggest upset so far. The Falcons downed host Center Grove
Tuesday evening 49-48. That earned them a date against heavy favorite Franklin
Central in round two.
Things were
not so fortunate for Southport at the Center Grove site. The Cardinals fell to
Whiteland on Wednesday 43-40. At Pike the hosts hot a last second shot to
dethrone defending state champion Brownsburg 50-48. That moves the Red Devils
into a semi-final match up with Decatur Central on Friday.
The
remaining four Conference Indiana teams do not open play until Friday night.