Mike Mcgraw
Hoosier Authority
It is sectional week, and for the MIC that means a number of
celebrations should be right around the corner. At least four conference
schools head into tourney play with legitimate hopes of a sectional crown, and
a good argument could be made for a fifth.
Obviously, we need to start at Ben Davis where the #1 ranked
Giants begin tourney play. Ben Davis opens with Indianapolis Manual on Tuesday
evening. The only serious challenge in this field could be Decatur Central and
the Giants will not see the Hawks until the final. By that time, it is a safe
bet Ben Davis will leave a “giant” footprint on the Hawks.
The huge challenge this week faces defending State Champion
Carmel. The 15-win Greyhounds open Tuesday versus Noblesville. After that,
things get really daunting. A Westfield team with 16 wins on the year waits in
the semi-finals. If Carmel can clear that hurdle, they will likely see the
winner of the Hamilton Southeastern-Fishers game from the other side of the
bracket. Both of those teams have at least 18 wins and are highly ranked in the
state. Carmel is very good. However, this draw is asking an awful lot out of
the greyhounds.
Three MIC teams will enter play at Lawrence North. Warren
Central (15-6) probably has the easiest path. The Warriors open with
Indianapolis Broad Ripple and then would see Cathedral in the second round. Meanwhile,
Lawrence North (12-8) will open versus league rival North Central (7-12). Look
for an all MIC final in this one between the Warriors and Wildcats. We make no
guess as to who comes out of that war standing.
Center Grove will face a tough Franklin team in the opening
round at Whiteland. You never count out the Trojans, but Franklin got the
better of the regular season contest. Either way, you can bet that Perry
meridian will be waiting in the finals. Our guess is the Falcons fly high on
Saturday night.
Terre Haute South has only one loss this year. That was last
week to bend avis in a great contest. Nonetheless, the Braves will be severely
tested right out of the box Tuesday night. They face a one-loss Mooresville
team in the opening game. If they pass that test, you can bet Plainfield will
be waiting in the finals. Want to take a guess on who gave Mooresville the one
loss? Still, our prediction is that South will cut down the nets on Saturday
night.
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