MATT’S MATCHUPS – IHSAA GIRLS’ STATE FINALS

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SATURDAY

CLASS 1A

Tecumseh (19-8) vs. Lafayette Central Catholic (24-4) (10:30 a.m.): Kaybree Oxley poured in 23 points in the No. 7 Braves’ 54-42 upset of No. 1 Waldron. Karsyn Cherry netted 20 points in the No. 3 Knights’ 54-46 win over No. 8 North White. Matt’s pick: Lafayette Central Catholic 62, Tecumseh 59.

CLASS 2A

Forest Park (25-3) vs. Frankton (23-5) (12:45 p.m.): Carley Begle tallied 15 points for the No. 8 Rangers in their 53-44 win over No. 6 University. Emma Sperry’s 15 points helped the No. 11 Eagles to a 35-34 win over No. 4 Fairfield. Matt’s pick: Frankton 43, Forest Park 41.

CLASS 3A

Silver Creek (26-2) vs. Washington (26-3) (6 p.m.): The No. 4 Dragons won the 2021 state title with a 54-48 win over No. 1 Washington. Kynidi Mason-Striverson scored 20 points in Silver Creek’s 64-54 win over Indianapolis Bishop Chatard. Rashunda Jones exploded for 23 points in the Panthers’ 66-39 win over No. 2 Garrett. Matt’s pick: Washington 68, Silver Creek 64.

CLASS 4A

Franklin (28-1) vs. Noblesville (24-4) (8:15 p.m.): Scarlett Kimbrel finished with 14 points in the No. 2 Grizzly Cubs’ 49-46 win over Mooresville. Reagan Wilson added 11 points in the No. 5 Millers’ 62-41 upset of No. 4 and defending state champion Crown Point. Matt’s pick: Noblesville 55, Franklin 52.

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