Friday High School Basketball Previews

Boys

Sullivan (7-3, 2-1) at South Putnam (7-3, 1-2)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Jeff Moore is in his 29th year at Sullivan. Greg Dean is in his fifth year at South Putnam.

On the air: WREB-FM 94.3 will broadcast the game.

So far: Sullivan’s only losses have come to Greencastle, Edgewood and Linton-Stockton.

South Putnam has only lost to Greencastle, West Vigo and Greenwood Christian.

Per-game averages: Offense – Sullivan 58.0, South 52.2. Defense – Sullivan 54.5, South 49.0.

The history: Sullivan won 75-38 at home last year and has won all three games in the past 30 years.

Opponents’ records: Sullivan 52-51, South Putnam 45-61.

WIC impact: Sullivan can remain in a tie for first in the West Division with a win.

Key players: Junior Kevin Figg leads Sullivan in scoring at 18.0 ppg, while freshman Randy Kelley adds 10.2.

South Putnam is led in scoring by senior Allen Plunkett with 16.8 points per game, while senior Thomas Fanning adds 13.1 per game.

John Harrell prediction: Sullivan 56, South 51.

Greencastle (7-1, 2-1) at Northview (2-7, 1-2)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Bryce Rector is in his third year at Greencastle. Michael Byrum is in his second year at Northview.

On the air: WAMB-FM 99.5 will broadcast the game.

So far: Greencastle’s only loss came at South Putnam. Northview’s only wins came over North Putnam and Parke Heritage.

Per-game averages: Offense – Greencastle 60.3, Northview 54.7. Defense – Greencastle 51.0, Northview 63.4.

The history: Greencastle won 50-49 at home last year. Northview leads the series 20-4 over the past 30 years.

Opponents’ records: Greencastle 45-47, Northview 45-46.

WIC impact: Greencastle can remain in a first-place tie in the West Division with a win.

Key players: Sophomore Caleb Swearingen (16.3) and juniors Cade Bryan (14.7) and Carson Gettle (12.0) lead Northview in scoring.

Sophomores Brody Whitaker (19.0) and Benny Parmley (12.5) lead Greencastle in scoring, while senior Gavin Bollman adds 10.4 points and 12.0 rebounds.

John Harrell prediction: Greencastle 61, Northview 53.

North Putnam (4-7, 1-2) at West Vigo (3-7, 2-1)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Collin McCartt is in his fifth year at North Putnam. Joe Boehler is in his 11th year at West Vigo.

So far: North Putnam has lost three of its last four games. West Vigo has lost four straight games since opening the season 3-3.

Per-game averages: Offense – North 48.6, WV 47.5. Defense – North 59.5, WV 53.6

The history: North Putnam won 57-47 at home last year. The teams have split two games over the past 30 years.

Opponents’ records: North Putnam 54-59, West Vigo 47-47.

WIC impact: West Vigo can remain in a first-place tie in the West Division with a win.

John Harrell prediction: West Vigo 57, North 48.

Cloverdale (3-8, 1-2) at Owen Valley (5-5, 2-1)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Patrick Rady is in his fourth year at Cloverdale. Roger Fleetwood is in his third year at Owen Valley.

On the air: WCLS-FM 97.7 will broadcast the game.

So far: Cloverdale broke a three-game losing streak Friday with a win over Shakamak. Owen Valley broke a two-game winning streak Saturday with a loss to Casey-Westfield.

Per-game averages: Offense – Cloverdale 51.3, OV 47.6. Defense – Cloverdale 56.3, OV 49.4.

The history: Cloverdale won 76-38 at home last year. OV holds an 11-9 series lead over the past 30 years.

Opponents’ records: Cloverdale 56-57, OV 32-46.

WIC impact: Owen Valley can stay in a tie for second place in the East Division with a win.

Key players: Freshman Kyle Thomas leads Cloverdale in scoring at 15.8. Senior Jake Wilkes adds 11.5 per game. Sophomore Stephen Atkinson leads OV with 15.8 ppg.

John Harrell prediction: Owen Valley 54, Cloverdale 48.

Girls

Sullivan (10-6, 1-2) at South Putnam (8-7, 1-2)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Julie Meeks is in her 16th year at Sullivan. Brian Gardner is in his fourth year at South Putnam.

On the air: WREB-FM 94.3 will broadcast the game.

So far: Sullivan has won three straight games.

Per-game averages: Offense – Sullivan 59.7, South 57.5. Defense – 47.0, South 42.7.

The history: South Putnam won 67-57 at Sullivan last year. Sullivan has won two of three games in the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: Sullivan 127-114, South 127-119.

WIC impact: The teams are tied for fourth in the West.

Key players: Freshmen Gracie Shorter (17.8) and Delainey Shorter (15.3) lead Sullivan in scoring. Junior Reagan Holeman adds 10.3.

John Harrell prediction: Sullivan 54, South Putnam 47.

Greencastle (10-5, 2-1) at Northview (11-5, 3-0)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Zack Keyes is in his fourth year at Northview. Tod Windlan is in his first year at Greencastle.

On the air: WAMB-FM 99.5 will broadcast the game.

So far: Greencastle has won two straight games since starting the season 4-3.

Northview has split its last four games.

Per-game averages: Offense – Northview 54.6, Greencastle 56.3. Defense – Northview 46.0, Greencastle 44.3.

The history: Greencastle won 47-31 at home last year and leads the series 11-6 over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: Greencastle 128-111, Northview 117-142.

WIC impact: Greencastle can move into first place with a win.

Key players: Senior Jenny Lundy leads Northview in scoring and rebounding.

Seniors Claire Gillen and Jalyn Duff, junior Allison Stevens, sophomore Ella Shields and freshman Mia Shields lead Greencastle in scoring.

John Harrell prediction: Greencastle 53, Northview 48

North Putnam (9-8, 2-1) at West Vigo (3-12, 0-3)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Jarrod Duff is in his third year at North Putnam. Jonathan Kirchoff is in his second year at West Vigo.

So far: North Putnam had a four-game winning streak broken with a loss at Speedway last Thursday. West Vigo has lost nine straight games since starting the season 3-3.

Per-game averages: Offense – North 41.6, WV 34.1. Defense – North 41.7, WV 50.1.

The history: North Putnam won 39-33 at home last year. The teams have split two games in the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: North 139-125, WV 115-113.

WIC impact: North can stay in contention for the West Division title with a win.

Key players: Freshmen Kyla Willis (10.3) and Brie Miller (8.8) lead North Putnam in scoring.

John Harrell prediction: North Putnam 44, West Vigo 40.

No. 8 Cloverdale (14-3, 3-0) at Owen Valley (13-5, 3-0)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Matthew Langdon is in his eighth year at Cloverdale. Trace Temples is in his third year at Owen Valley.

On the air: WCLS-FM 97.7 will broadcast the game.

So far: Cloverdale has won three straight games. Its only losses have come to Danville, Greencastle and Brownstown Central. Owen Valley won the Toby Yoho Classic last week at Eastern Greene and has won four straight games. The Patriots have lost to Greencastle, Linton, Bloomington North, Mooresville and Bloomington South.

Per-game averages: Offense – Cloverdale 56.4 OV 49.3. Defense – Cloverdale 44.3, OV 39.7.

The history: Owen Valley won 55-31 last year at Cloverdale, and holds a 12-2 record over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: Cloverdale 124-149, OV 144-149.

WIC impact: The winner takes over sole possession of first place in the East Division.

Key players: Senior Tori Combs, a Lincoln Trail College signee, leads the Clovers in scoring (15.8) and rebounding (13.9). Junior Sammie Shrum adds 14.5 points per game, while junior Lakkain Price adds 7.3 rebounds per game.

Huntington University signee Dazia Drake leads Owen Valley in scoring with 14.6 points per game and is the only Patriot in double figures.

John Harrell prediction: Owen Valley 49, Cloverdale 46.