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):...

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

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 4, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

REGIONAL BOUND Glenn (13-13): Joe Chrapliwy recorded nine points to help the Falcons make it two Class 3A titles in a row with a 35-30 triumph over host Tippecanoe Valley. Mishawaka (19-7): Brady Fisher tallied 14 points as the host Cavemen captured their second...

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

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 2, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

SATURDAY CLASS 4A EAST CHICAGO CENTRAL Munster (18-8) vs. East Chicago Central (21-4): The Cardinals cane away with a 60-52 win at Munster on December 8. Jermaine Coney’s 21 points lifted the Mustangs to a 50-45 win over Lake Central. Yamauree Wallace dominated with...

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

by Matt Kopsea | Mar 1, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

FRIDAY CLASS 4A MISHAWAKA Adams (9-14) vs. Mishawaka (17-7): The Cavemen escaped with a 52-50 win over Adams on February 13. Lemonz Jones accounted for three points in the Eagles’ 50-36 loss to No. 9 (Class 3A) Marian. Jackson Snyder accounted for 11 points in...

MATT’S MATCHUPS – 2023-24 BASKETBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

by Matt Kopsea | Feb 27, 2024 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, Columns, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News

The regular season closed on a sour note as I went 18-9 (67 percent) last week. Heading into the post-season, my overall record is now 250-81, which leaves me at 76 percent. TUESDAY CLASS 4A MISHAWAKA LaPorte (10-13) vs. Mishawaka (16-7): The Cavemen clubbed LaPorte,...