My chances of achieving the 80 percent mark came to an end as I went 16-8 (67 percent) in the semistate round. I now have an overall record of 317-86, which leaves me at 79 percent for the season.
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CLASS 4A
Kokomo (24-4) vs. Indianapolis Ben Davis (32-0): The top-ranked Giants posted a 58-51 win over No. 5 Kokomo on December 3. Shayne Spear tallied 10 points in the Wildkats’ 58-57 win over No. 2 Penn. Shaun Arnold recorded 10 points for Ben Davis in its 66-38 win over No. 8 Brownsburg. Matt’s pick: Ben Davis 68, Kokomo 63.
CLASS 3A
NorthWood (27-2) vs. Guerin Catholic (20-8): Cade Brenner poured in 19 points in the top-ranked Panthers’ 51-36 win over Delta. Bryson Cardinal accounted for eight points and 10 rebounds in the Golden Eagles’ 56-40 win over Scottsburg. Matt’s pick: NorthWood 54, Guerin Catholic 50.
CLASS 2A
Fort Wayne Blackhawk (26-3) vs. Linton-Stockton (29-1): Kellen Pickett’s 10 points lifted the No. 2 Braves to a 75-58 win over Lewis Cass. Logan Webb registered 28 points in the No. 1 Miners’ 64-56 win over No. 5 Brownstown Central. Matt’s pick: Linton-Stockton 61, Fort Wayne Blackhawk 55.
CLASS 1A
Southwood (15-12) vs. Indianapolis Lutheran (19-7): Jason Oprisek finished with 17 points in the Knights’ 64-56 win over No. 10 Marquette Catholic. Durray Smith racked up 11 points in the No. 8 Saints’ 55-47 win over Rock Creek Academy. Matt’s pick: Indianapolis Lutheran 47, Southwood 43.