Mid-week basketball previews
TUESDAY
GIRLS
No. 7 Danville (6-3) at Greencastle (7-3)
The coaches: Kaley May is in her sixth year at Danville. Tod Windlan is in his first year at Greencastle.
So far: Danville has lost to Avon and Brownsburg since starting the season 6-1.
The Tiger Cubs have alternated wins and losses since starting the season 5-1.
Per-game averages: Offense — Danville 55.8, Greencastle 60.7. Defense — Danville 45.4, Greencastle 43.4.
Opponents’ records: Danville 48-33, Greencastle 41-42.
History: Greencastle won 57-41 at Danville last year. Danville has won 11 of 17 games over the past 15 years.
Key players: Danville junior Ella Collier, who has received multiple Division I collegiate offers, leads the Warriors in scoring with 24.4 points per game.
John Harrell prediction: Danville 55, Greencastle 48.
South Putnam (4-4) at Clay City (2-6)
The coaches: Brian Gardner is in his fourth year at South Putnam. Jason Sinders is in his first year at Clay City.
So far: South Putnam had a three-game losing streak broken at North Putnam on Friday night.
The Eels have only beaten Riverton Parke and Eminence.
Per-game averages: Offense — South 48.1, CC 44.1. Defense — South 47.5, CC 52.3.
Opponents’ records: South 37-33, Clay City 31-37.
History: South won 63-54 at home last year and leads the series 8-6 over the past 15 years.
John Harrell prediction: South 57, Clay City 39.
WEDNESDAY
BOYS
North Putnam (2-0) at Covenant Christian (2-0)
The coaches: Collin McCartt is in his fifth year at North Putnam. Scott Flatt is in his 14th year at Covenant Christian.
So far: North Putnam has beaten Southmont 58-33 and South Putnam 44-40 in overtime.
Covenant Christian has defeated Bethesda Christian 77-65 and Indianapolis Roncalli 61-59.
Per-game averages: Offense — NP 51.0, CC 69.0. Defense — NP 36.5, CC 62.0.
Opponents’ records: North Putnam 3-6, Covenant Christian 2-3.
History: North Putnam won 55-42 last year in sectional action. The teams have split four games in the past 15 years.
John Harrell prediction: Covenant Christian 63, North Putnam 46.