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

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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 straight Class 4A crown with a 45-43 overtime win over Riley.

Saint Joseph (17-9): Elijah King came off the bench to score 10 points and help the Huskies to their first Class 3A championship since 2021 with an 81-47 win over Clay in the Washington finale.

Warsaw (19-5): Luke Bricker accounted for 16 points as the Tigers claimed their first title since 2017 with a 46-34 decision over Penn in the Class 4A Elkhart final.

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES

Adams (9-15): Amari Wesson ended with 15 points in the Eagles’ 41-37 loss to Mishawaka in the Class 4A Mishawaka semifinals.

Bremen (10-13): Chase Devine finished with 10 points in the Lions’ 45-38 loss to Glenn in the Class 3A Tippecanoe Valley semifinals.

Concord (18-5): Jaylan Bolen contributed 10 points in the Minutemen’s 48-35 loss to Warsaw in the Class 4A Elkhart semifinals.

Clay (13-11): Shirron Taylor managed 15 points for the Colonials against Saint Joseph in their final game as a program.

Elkhart (3-20): Alon=o Newbern finished with five points in the Lions’ 52-43 loss to Penn in the Class 4A Elkhart semifinals.

Goshen (10-13): Andre Williams registered 10 points as the RedHawks had their four-game winning streak snapped with a 50-44 loss to Concord in the Class 4A Elkhart quarterfinals.

Jimtown (13-11): Branden King accounted for 21 points in the Jimmies’ 64-53 loss to Clay in the Class 3A Washington semifinals.

Marian (17-9): Jackson Horvath ended his high school career with 13 points as the No. 9 Knights had their 13-game winning streak snapped with a 65-48 loss to Saint Joseph in the Class 3A Washington semifinals.

New Prairie (4-19): Reece Lapcyznski ended with 13 points in the Cougars’ 58-50 overtime loss to Jimtown in the Class 3A Washington quarterfinals.

Northridge (18-6): Brady Scholl ended with 13 points in the Raiders’ 39-34 loss to Penn in the Class 4A Elkhart quarterfinals.

NorthWood (15-9): Owen Roeder managed 16 points in the defending Class 3A state champion Panthers’ 50-39 loss to Fairfield in the Lakeland title affair.

Penn (18-7): Trey Miller was limited to seven points for the Kingsmen against Warsaw.

Plymouth (8-15): Preston Wolfe finished with 12 points in the Pilgrims’ 71-60 loss to Michigan City in the Class 4A Mishawaka quarterfinals.

Riley (21-5): Marvin Schindler’s 12 points were not enough for the Wildcats against Mishawaka.

Washington (10-13): Da’Kori Parker tallied 22 points in the Panthers’ 51-47 loss to No. 9 (Class 3A) Marian in the Class 3A Washington quarterfinals.

Wawasee (8-15): Myles Everingham tossed in 14 points in the Warriors’ 55-53 loss to Lakeland in the Class 3A Lakeland quarterfinals.

NEXT UP

East Chicago Central (22-4) vs. Mishawaka (19-7) (Class 4A Michigan City): The Cardinals are in pursuit of their first regional title since 2007, while Mishawaka’s last crown came in 1955.

Glenn (13-13) vs. Saint Joseph (17-9) (Class 3A Washington): The Falcons are looking for their second straight regional championship, while Saint Joseph’s previous title came in 2021.

Warsaw (19-5) vs. Crown Point (19-5) (Class 4A Michigan City): The Tigers have not celebrated a regional championship since 2016, while Crown Point’s last trip to the winner’s circle came in 1998.

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