Friday night high school basketball previews

Boys

No. 19 Northview (7-3, 2-1) at Greencastle (5-2, 2-1)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

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

On the air: WAMB-FM 106.9 will broadcast the game.

So far: Northview has won its last three games. Greencastle has won three of its last four games, but has not played since Dec. 21.

Per-game averages: Offense — Northview 60.0, Greencastle 57.1. Defense — Northview 54.9, Greencastle 46.6.

The history: Greencastle won 61-62 at Brazil last year. Northview leads the series 20-5 over the past 35 years.

Opponents’ records: Northview 56-40, Greencastle 35-33.

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

John Harrell prediction: Greencastle, 68-62.

West Vigo (4-7, 0-3) at North Putnam (5-7, 1-2)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Joe Boehler is in his 12th year at West Vigo. Vince Brooks is in his first year at North Putnam.

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

So far: West Vigo broke a two-game losing streak with a win at Riverton Parke on Tuesday. North Putnam has won two straight games.

Per-game averages: Offense — WV 58.3, North 63.9. Defense — 58.3, North 59.3.

The history: West Vigo won 47-42 at home last year and has won two of three games in the past 35 years.

Opponents’ records: WV 42-51, North Putnam 60-57.

WIC impact: North Putnam is in a tie for fourth in the West, while West Vigo is in sixth place.

John Harrell prediction: North Putnam, 64-56.

Owen Valley (3-7, 1-1) at Cloverdale (5-6, 2-1)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

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

So far: Owen Valley has lost four of its last six games. Cloverdale has lost four of its last five games.

Per-game averages: Offense — OV 54.1, Clovers 56.5. Defense — OV 60.1, Clovers 59.4.

The history: Owen Valley won 59-47 at home last year and leads the series 12-9 over the past 35 years.

Opponents’ records: OV 51-44, Cloverdale 47-54.

WIC impact: Both teams have one loss in the East Division, and the winner will be in second place.

John Harrell prediction: Cloverdale, 58-57.

South Putnam (1-8, 1-2) at No. 17 Sullivan (8-2, 3-0)

Tipoff: 7:30 p.m.

The coaches: Greg Dean is in his fifth year at South Putnam. Jeff Moore is in his 30th year at Sullivan.

So far: Sullivan has lost two of three games since starting the season 7-0. South Putnam has lost four straight games.

Per-game averages: Offense — South 39.8, Sullivan 59.0. Defense — South 60.3, Sullivan 51.1.

The history: South Putnam won 73-67 at home last year. Sullivan has won three of four games in the past 35 years.

Opponents’ records: South 47-48, Sullivan 48-46.

WIC impact: Sullivan would clinch at least a tie for first in the West Division with a victory.

John Harrell prediction: Sullivan, 72-33.

Girls

Northview (6-9, 1-2) at Greencastle (4-11, 1-2)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Zack Keyes is in his fifth year at Northview. Kellie Kirkhoff is in her first year at Greencastle.

On the air: WAMB-FM 106.9 will broadcast the game.

So far: Northview has lost four straight games, after its 51-34 loss to Edgewood on Wednesday night. Greencastle has won both of its games in 2020.

Per-game averages: Offense — Northview 48.5, Greencastle 35.6. Defense — NHS 49.8, Greencastle 50.3.

The history: Northview won 49-41 at home last year. Greencastle leads the series 11-7 over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: NHS 107-108, Greencastle 130-86.

WIC impact: The teams are in a three-way tie for third place in the West Division.

John Harrell prediction: Northview, 48-44.

West Vigo (7-9, 0-3) at North Putnam (9-8, 1-2)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Jonathan Kirchoff is in his third year at West Vigo. Lukas Haworth is in his first year at North Putnam.

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

So far: West Vigo has won three straight games, while North Putnam broke a two-game losing streak on Tuesday.

Per-game averages: Offense — West Vigo 41.4, North 48.7. Defense — West Vigo 41.9, North 43.5.

The history: North Putnam won 43-39 at West Terre Haute last year and leads the series 2-1 over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: WV 95-132, North Putnam 121-141.

WIC impact: North Putnam is in a three-way tie for third place in the West Division. West Vigo is in sixth place.

John Harrell prediction: North Putnam, 49-38.

Owen Valley (4-13, 0-2) at Cloverdale (6-10. 0-3)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Trace Temples is in his fourth year at Owen Valley, Matthew Langdon is in his ninth year at Cloverdale.

So far: Owen Valley has lost four straight games and eight of its last nine. Cloverdale has lost nine of its last 10 games.

Per-game averages: Offense — OV 36.7, Cloverdale 41.8. Defense — OV 51.7, Clovers 43.8.

The history: Cloverdale won 60-52 at Spencer last year. Owen Valley leads the series 12-3 over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: OV 147-125, Cloverdale 121-129.

WIC impact: Both teams are winless in league games.

John Harrell prediction: Cloverdale, 48-39.

South Putnam (10-4, 3-0) at Sullivan (11-4, 3-0)

Tipoff: 6 p.m.

The coaches: Brian Gardner is in his fifth year at South Putnam. Jullie Meeks is in her 17th year at Sullivan.

So far: South has won five of its last six games, with the only loss being to No. 2-ranked University. Sullivan has won seven of its last eight games.

Per-game averages: Offense — South 54.8, Sullivan 54.3. Defense — South 45.8, Sullivan 44.0.

The history: South won 62-46 at home last year. The teams have split four games over the past 15 years.

Opponents’ records: South 104-114, Sullivan 111-106.

WIC impact: The teams are tied for first place in the West Division and the winner is the divisional champion.

John Harrell prediction: Sullivan, 54-46.