Tuesday Night Review: Marion County, Cathedral vs. Carmel
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It was a big night of basketball in the greater Indianapolis area. Here are some notes from each of the Marion County Tournament quarterfinals as well as the much anticipated Cathedral vs. Carmel matchup. Let’s dive right in. Southport 65…
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Continue ReadingIt was a big night of basketball in the greater Indianapolis area. Here are some notes from each of the Marion County Tournament quarterfinals as well as the much anticipated Cathedral vs. Carmel matchup. Let’s dive right in.
Southport 65 Decatur Central 46
As the game went on, Southport just continued to pull away. They extended their lead after each period eventually capturing their sixth straight victory with a 65-46 win. Junior guard Anthony Dancler Anthony Dancler 6'2" | SG Southport | 2023 State IN was excellent scoring a game-high 24 points with six three-pointers. Junior forward Nickens Lemba Nickens Lemba 6'6" | PF Southport | 2023 State IN added 12 points and 7 assists. For Decatur Central, Miami Ohio football signee Javon Tracey led the way with 18 points. The Cardinals will play North Central on Friday night in the semi-finals.
North Central 55 Brebeuf Jesuit 51
The Panthers overcame a nine point deficit in the third quarter to rally back and knock off Brebeuf Jesuit 55-51. North Central will now play Southport in the semi-finals of the Marion County Tournament on Friday evening. David Lloyd David Lloyd 6'4" | SF Indianapolis North Central | 2022 State IN , a 6’4″ senior forward, scored 14 points while C.J. Jolliffe and Blake Fleming each added 11 points. Miami Ohio bound Billy Smith Billy Smith 6'7" | SF Brebeuf Jesuit | 2022 State IN scored 21 points in the loss for the Braves.
Ben Davis 74 Park Tudor 39
Ben Davis just keeps on rolling. They have now won 10 straight games including back-to-back blowouts to begin the Marion County Tournament. The Giants will now face Pike on Friday night. Junior guard Clay Butler Clay Butler 6'1" | PG Ben Davis | 2023 State IN led the way with 15 points for Ben Davis while sophomore K.J. Windham K.J. Windham 6'3" | PG Ben Davis | 2024 State #137 Nation IN and junior Sheridan Sharp Sheridan Sharp 6'2" | PG Ben Davis | 2023 State IN added 13 & 12 points respectively. Junior big man Zane Doughty Zane Doughty 6'8" | C Ben Davis | 2023 State IN contributed 11 points and 16 rebounds.
Pike 52 Perry Meridian 45
Ryan Conwell Ryan Conwell 6'2" | SG Pike | 2022 State #155 Nation IN , a South Florida signee, scored 16 points to go with 9 rebounds to lead Pike to the Marion County Tournament semi-finals to face Ben Davis. The Red Devils have now won eight straight to set up a Friday night clash between two of the hottest teams in the state of Indiana.
Carmel 71 Cathedral 57
The non-Marion County Tournament game was the marquee game around the state tonight. Recent Bellarmine commit Peter Suder Peter Suder 6'5" | SG Carmel | 2022 State #227 Nation IN quickly stole the show at Cathedral as the 6’4″ senior guard went for 28 points to lift the Greyhounds to victory. Charlie Williams Charlie Williams 6'10" | PF Carmel | 2022 State #220 Nation IN and Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN added 13 & 12 points respectively as Carmel got back in the win column. For Cathedral, Tayshawn Comer Tayshawn Comer 6'0" | PG Cathedral | 2022 State #226 Nation IN scored 20 points in the loss while Jaron Tibbs Jaron Tibbs 6'4" | SF Cathedral | 2023 State IN added 15 points and 9 rebounds.