Mid-week basketball previews

Monday, December 3, 2018

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.