MATT’S MATCHUPS – 2023-24 BASKETBALL – STATE FINALS

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 30, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups

Some improvement took place as I went 20-4 (83 percent) on semistate Saturday. Heading into the state finals, my overall record is now 318-103, which has me at 76 percent for the season. CLASS 4A Indianapolis Ben Davis (23-5) vs. Fishers (28-1): The top-ranked Tigers...

KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2023-24 HOOPS – SEMISTATE ROUND

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 19, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

HEADED TO GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE Bethesda Christian (23-7): Seth Wagler exploded for 17 points in the No. 8 Patriots’ 63-38 triumph over No. 1 Barr-Reeve in the Class 1A Washington final. Brownstown Central (24-5): Jack Benter overcame flu-like symptoms to rack up 38...

MATT’S MATCHUPS – 2023-24 BASKETBALL – SEMISTATE FINALS

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 16, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

CLASS 4A ELKHART Fishers (27-1) vs. Fort Wayne Wayne (23-3): Justin Kirby accounted for three points in the No. 1 Tigers’ 48-37 win over Crown Point. Jevon Lewis recorded 16 points in the Generals’ 62-47 win against Mishawaka. Matt’s pick: Fishers 65, Fort Wayne Wayne...

MATT’S MATCHUPS – 2023-24 BASKETBALL – SEMISTATE SEMIFINALS

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 16, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

It proved to be another average performance as I went 23-9 (72 percent) on regional Saturday. Heading into the semistate, my overall record is now 298-99, which leaves me at 75 percent for the season. SATURDAY CLASS 4A ELKHART Crown Point (20-5) vs. Fishers (26-1):...

KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2023-24 HOOPS – REGIONAL ROUND

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 11, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

ONE STEP CLOSER TO GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE Crown Point (20-5): Mason Darrell recorded 14 points to guide the Bulldogs to their first regional championship since 1998 with a 55-42 overtime decision over Warsaw in the Class 4A Michigan City final. Elkhart Christian...

MATT’S MATCHUPS – 2023-24 BASKETBALL – REGIONAL FINALS

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 9, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

The post-season opened an average note as I went 25-9 (74 percent) during sectional week. Heading into the regional round, my overall record is now 275-90, which has me at 75 percent for the season. SATURDAY CLASS 4A East Chicago Central (22-4) vs. Mishawaka (19-7):...