logansport, a semi state classic

Tournament time is special.  The fans are more energetic, larger in number.  The players, more intense - as so much more is on the line.  And the gyms, seem all the more special for having been chosen to host these season ending games.  Take for example the Berry Bowl, in Logansport, scene of the Girls 1A & 2A Semi-States this past Saturday. The 2A championship saw the Oak Hill Golden Eagles take the floor against the Lady Cougars from Central Noble - two teams who both posted 27 win seasons, locked in a low scoring affair with the Golden Eagles advancing to Indianapolis for their third time, in search of their first State title.  The marquee game of the day, however, was the 4 o'clock match-up between the Union City Indians and the Marquette Catholic Blazers.  On display here, two teams who refused to let their 2016-17 season end.  This game had all you hope for a in classic high school tourney championship - scoring runs, momentum swings, coaching intensity, player passion and two overtime periods.  In the end, Union City was able to rally last and make their way up the ladder one more rung and maybe, take a stand on the very last step in Indianapolis.  CGS.

bedford north lawrence, scenes from the regional championship

Just what you want from a championship matchup - two former state champs who only meet at tournament time locked in a game with multiple lead changes and momentum swings. In the end, the Lady Stars remain at home while North moves on to Richmond.  CGS.

bedford north lawrence, scenes from the regional semis

Evansville Central, Columbus North, Martinsville & Bedford North Lawrence started the day as Regional championship contenders.  When the dust settled, Columbus and Bedford moved on to the title game.  CGS.