BASKETBALL PREVIEWS

North Montgomery (9-8)

at Greencastle (5-11)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Ryan Nuppnau is in his sixth year at North Montgomery. Kellie Kirkhoff is in her first year at Greencastle.

So far: North Montgomery has lost three straight games. Greencastle has won three straight games and is undefeated in 2020.

Per-game averages: Offense — NM 39.9, Greencastle 36.4. Defense — NM 41.3, 48.8.

Opponents’ records: NM 108-173, Greencastle 158-114.

History: Greencastle won 64-35 at Linden last year and has won all four games in the past 15 years.

John Harrell prediction: Greencastle, 47-36.

West Vigo (8-9)

at Cloverdale (6-11)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.The coaches: Jonathan Kirchoff is in his third year at West Vigo. Matthew Langdon is in his ninth year at Cloverdale.

So far: West Vigo has won its last four games after losing six straight prior to that stretch. The Clovers have lost their last two games and 10 of their last 11.

Per-game averages: Offense — WV 41.7, Clovers 41.4. Defense — WV 42.0, Clovers 44.0.

Opponents’ records: WV 114-154, Cloverdale 140-150.

History: Cloverdale won 55-44 at West Terre Haute last year and holds a 9-8 series lead over the past 15 years.

John Harrell prediction: Cloverdale, 46-39.

Riverton Parke (2-13)

at South Putnam (12-4)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Derek Cleghorn is in his second year at Riverton Parke. Brian Gardner is in his fifth year at South Putnam.

So far: Riverton Parke has lost eight straight games. South Putnam has won three straight games and seven of its last night. The Eagles have clinched a spot in the Western Indiana Conference championship game.

Per-game averages: Offense — RP 33.7, South 55.3. Defense — RP 53.4, South 45.9.

Opponents’ records: RP 106-143, South 134-139.

History: South Putnam won 58-38 at Mecca last year, and leads the series 9-7 over the past 15 years.

John Harrell prediction: South Putnam, 69-25.