Southern Indiana News Archive

[ 4/7/2008 ] Christian Academy's Scott Won't Return: The rumor mill has been active for nearly a week but today it was confirmed that David Scott will not return next season as Christian Academy's coach, the New Albany Tribune reported. Scott's team compiled a 14-7 record during the 2007-08 campaign, and he was the school's third coach in three seasons.
[ 3/31/2008 ] New Southern Indiana Travel Program Unveiled: Matt Denison and Anthony Winchester announced today the creation of Team Southern Indiana, a travel basketball program set to launch in the spring of 2009. Press Release >>
[ 3/18/2008 ] Brett Out at Loogootee: In the first known Southern Indiana coaching change of the season, Loogooteee boys basketball coach Steve Brett resigned Monday at a school board meeting, the Washington Times-Herald reports. Under Brett's leadership, the Lions advanced to the state finals three years ago, and he logged a 92-52 record at the school in six seasons. Previous to Loogootee, Brett was the boss at Seymour.
[ 3/17/2008 ] Washington Week on Hoosier Hills Hoops: With the Hatchets being the only true Southern Indiana representative competing in Saturday’s IHSAA State Finals at Conseco Fieldhouse, Hoosier Hills Hoops will preview the Class 3-A title game between Washington and Harding throughout the week in honor of coach Gene Miiller’s squad. Washington is playing in the 3-A title game for the second time in four seasons, and the school’s 14th state finals overall. In 2005, the Hatchets edged Plymouth 74-72 in overtime thanks to a half-court buzzer-beater by Luke Zeller, brother of current Washington stud Tyler Zeller. Fort Wayne Harding is playing for its second state championship – they won the title in 2001 when competing in Class 2-A – and is making their fifth appearance in the finals this decade (second as a 3-A school).
[ 3/16/2008 ] Fan Poll: How will the Washington Hatchets (22-2) fare versus Harding (22-3) in Saturday's Class 3-A State Championship at Conseco Fieldhouse, and why? Click here to vote.
[ 3/16/2008 ] Vincennes JuCo Headed to Hutch: Coach Everick Sullivan and his Vincennes University squad are headed to the National Junior College Athletic Association finals in Hutchinson, Kan., and will face Salt Lake City College on Tuesday in the tournament’s opening round. The Trailblazers shellacked Globe, NY, last week in the district championship to earn a birth in the final 16. Sullivan and his staff actively recruit the Southern Indiana region, and currently have four players from the Hoosier State on their roster.
[ 3/16/2008 ] Southwestern's Scrogham Chooses Hanover College: 6-foot-5 swingman Zack Scrogham recently announced he will stay close to home and attend Hanover College. The Southwestern (Hanover) star choose coach Mike Beitzel's NCAA Division III program over serious interest from Centre College (Danville, Ky.) and the College of Mount St. Joseph (Cinncinnati, Oh.).
[ 3/13/2008 ] Zeller Reaches Scoring Milestone: North Carolina recruit Tyler Zeller became Washington's all-time single season leading scorer this past weekend, passing 1983 Indiana All-Star and former Georgia Tech standout Craig Neal on Saturday. Zeller, who scored 70 points and pulled down 36 rebounds combined at the Washington Regional, now has 747 points on the season, two more than Neal scored in the 1982-83 season.
[ 3/9/2008 ] Southern Semistate Assignments Delayed: With weather forcing the postponement of five regional sites to Monday and Tuesday, semistate assignments for the Southport and Seymour locations will be announced later this week, the IHSAA said today in a statement.
[ 3/8/2008 ] Hatchets Cruise Into Semistate: Tyler Zeller exploded for 38 points and 16 rebounds, and host Washington cruised to their 18th regional championship, beating Evansville Memorial 84-65. Kyle Price and Seth Coy each added 20 for the Hatchets, which will meet the Shelbyville Regional champion next Saturday. Memorial star Kyle Kuric closed his high school career with 23.
[ 3/8/2008 ] Mater Dei Advances To Southridge Final: Hank LaRue scored 18 points to lead Evansville Mater Dei past South Knox 61-51 in the second semifinal at Southridge’s Class 2-A Regional. South Knox was paced by Levi Holsher’s 20. Mater Dei will meet Paoli for the championship Monday night at 7:30 p.m.
[ 3/8/2008 ] White, Laswell Help Paoli Edge Tri-West: The senior duo of Drew White and Logan Laswell came through in a big way, and Paoli squeezed past Tri-West 78-72 in the Class 2-A Southridge Regional at Huntingburg. White racked up 29 points -- including a perfect 12 of 12 from the free throw line -- and Laswell totaled 23.
[ 3/8/2008 ] Ooley’s Shot At 0:06 Lifts Borden: Alex Ooley connected on a free throw line jumper with 0:06 remaining, and Borden edged Barr-Reeve 42-41 at the North Daviess Class A Regional. Borden was led by Lee Kirchgessner and Chris Beam who scored 12 and 10 points, respectively. Trey Hughes led Barr-Reeve with 18. Borden now awaits the winner of Orleans/Tecumseh, which was postponed until Monday.
[ 3/8/2008 ] Zeller, Washington Eliminate Butcher, Edgewood In Rematch: North Carolina recruit Tyler Zeller poured in a game-high 31 points and pulled down 19 rebounds as Washington slipped past Edgewood 70-63 in the second semifinal of their own Class 3-A regional. Garrett Butcher, a Butler signee who was quieted by foul trouble much of the game, scored 10 for Edgewood, which drilled 13 three-pointers in the defeat. The Hatchets will face Evansville Memorial for the championship tonight at 8:00 p.m.
[ 3/8/2008 ] Shurtz, Kuric Power Memorial Past Charlestown: Jonathan Shurtz netted 18 points and University of Louisville commit Kyle Kuric added 13 as Evansville Memorial got past Charlestown 64-50 in the first game of the morning session at Washington’s Class 3-A Regional. Charlestown was led by Zach Merschbrock’s game-high 22.