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SHOW GAME 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 SHOW GAME 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 SHOW GAME 27 28 29 30 31 SHOW Basketball Rule Changes May Increase Excitement, By: Rich Sapper Fan Support High school athletics holds that games have slowed down con- tournament. Teams can run though some of the most hallowed tradi- siderably and momentum shifted their conference, but not have an tions in our schools and communities. because players got tied up and the opportunity to tune up against some Some of the best memories from our possession went to a team who previ- of the better teams in the state, lead- childhoods may have been spent in ously did not have possession. Again, ing in many cases to an early exit in a high school gym eating popcorn or this everyone gets a turn mentality is the sectional. Maybe, some rivalries on a Friday night drinking hot choco- one that keeps the action from con- could be fostered or restored with late under the lights at the local high tinuing on the court. out of conference games in the same school football stadium. The tradition While the first two changes area. Some conferences such as the is part of what makes it special, but have been talked about in media and Duneland have so many conference sometimes, changes in the rules may fan circles for quite awhile, another games that it makes it hard to put make things more interesting for fans potential rule change is one that I together some matchups with poten- and more competitive for players. As am not sure has been discussed. That tial to be great contests with high fan an observer of high school basketball would be the ability of a team to be interest and increased revenue for for most of my life, there are some able to decline a foul. Much like in schools. traditions that would be best set by football, where a coach can decline a The final change is not specif- the side, while others coming back penalty, this would allow a basketball ic only to basketball, but to all sports may help to increase fan support at coach to decline a foul if it erases a in Indiana, and that is a seeding of the games. basket. Allow me to explain. In a re- sectionals. The blind draw is meant One rule that would certainly cent game that I attended the official to make things more equal, but what make the game more fast-paced called a foul away from the ball on a it really does is to put the marquee would be the introduction of a shot defending player. While this was hap- game in the opening or semi-final clock. Most people would agree that pening, and offensive player scored a round of the sectional making the sec- seeing a team hold the ball for most basket. Because the foul was called, it tional final a formality. While some of a quarter or passing the ball back whipped out the basket, instead send- purists would like to see a single class and forth for 5 minutes is not excit- ing a player to the line. That player tournament return, that is very un- ing to watch. The introduction of a missed both of his free throws. Now, likely. Changing the way the sectional shot clock would speed up the pace of let me go on to say that the official matchups are set based on regular the game and force teams to perfect did make the right call. There was no season records can allow the games to their offense. It would also keep fans doubt about that. It is not the official’s play out, and make the sectional final excited about the game because of the fault that the player missed his two the true “big game” that it is meant consistent action on the court. Play- shots from the line either. What would to be restoring some of the luster ers would have to work more on their have been interesting if the coach had to the sectional final. It also allows shooting skills and ball movement an option to decline, the basket would teams that did not have a great regular would be essential to making the have counted and play would have season have the chance to become a faster-paced offense work. continued. Maybe it is not perfect, but big story by knocking off an opponent Another rule to be tweaked is it is worth a shot. in an earlier round and increasing the inclusion of a jump ball instead In Indiana, schools are limited excitement if they move on. of the alternating possession. In a by the number of games they can play While these rules may or may game such as basketball, the outcome in a season. While it is important to not significantly change the game, should be won and lost based on ath- maintain balance between academics they would increase the competi- letic ability and some strategy. That and sports, it may bring about some tion on the court. There are many strategy should not involve hanging interesting matchups if the oppor- who would disagree. Just remember on to the ball so that your team can tunities were expanded for teams. though, there was a time that there gain it on the alternating possession. Perhaps teams could play more out were rules against dunking too. There have been several occasions of area teams to help prepare for the

The opinions in this article are that of the author, and not necessarily of Mid America Broadcasting, it’s management, or it’s advertisers. VISION POINT Athletes of the Month Compiled By Andy Wielgus Marquis wells Dean flores & & jonathan black Ricky garcia Gary West Side - after trailing 55-39 Edison's dynamic guard duo of Senior with 4 minutes to go in the game on the Dean Flores and Junior Ricky Garcia road, won 65-64 over Gary Lew Wal- combined for 36 of the Eagles 54 pts as lace. The Cougars Jonathan Black hit a Edison defeated Wheeler 54 -47 to stay layup to shock the Hornets 65-64. Mar- undefeated in the GSSC. The Eagles had quis Wells who had 17 points and Jona- lost 20 straight games to Wheeler dating than Black with 9 points are the Co- Vi- back to the 1993-94 season and through sion Point Athletes of the Week for this three different conferences of which Wheeler was in the LAC and the GSSC comeback win on the road at Polk Gym- with Lake Station Edison but not the nasium in Glen Park! Northwest Hoosier. Glenn joe Robinnson III crisman Lake Central's Junior Loyola Rambler bound Joe Crisman III had 39 points and 8 rebounds in a of Munster scored 20 points in a 78-66 win over East Chicago Central. victory over Lowell 75-53 and held Robinson has committed to play in the Austin Richie to 7-27 shoot- Big Ten at Michigan. LC is now 8-7 on ing. He has led his Mustangs to a 4A the season and these two teams could Number One ranking in the State for draw each other in the IHSAA 4A Sectional. the first time in school history.

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Pic given to Mid America Broadcasting by Melissa Lechlitner It is hard to believe that it has been in our league will qualify. two-guard kind of mentality. How did almost a decade since I you embrace and excel at that role at first saw Melissa Lechlitner on the RS: What has your experience been every level you have played at? basketball court. Back then, I was like as a professional player so far? covering high school basketball for ML: I loved being a point guard. I felt another organization and the St. ML:The experience so far has been like there were a million 2 or 3 guards Joseph High School girl’s basketball quite different than what I am used to. and there wasn't a lot of differentia- team in South Bend was one of the Everything is a lot less intense than tion between them. All of them were schools that I had the opportunity to it was in college and a lot more laid good shooters and decent ball-han- see quite a bit. St. Joe’s floor general back. Practices are pretty easy and the dlers. I felt special playing the point ran Mike Megyese’s offense with competition in the games is nothing guard position. The ball was in my precision, combining the skills of her like what I faced in the Big East. I hands and I had to lead my team. I teammates to get the stars and role am actually really enjoying myself. embraced the leadership role and took players involved to wreak havoc on I travel all the time whenever we get it to heart. If something wasn't going the opposition. “She was the best an off day. Traveling is definitely right on the floor, it was my job to fix player and the best person I have ever my favorite part about living over it. If one of my teammates was upset coached,” said Megyese, now coach- here. I have seen so much in the short or was playing bad, I was the one that ing the girls at Michigan City, of months that I’ve been here. was going to help them out of their his former point guard. This is high funk. I loved the responsibility that praise indeed coming from a man RS: What is the hardest thing to ad- came with it, and I felt that it set me who has coached some impressive justing to life as a professional bas- apart from the other players. I wasn't players in his career. ketball player? the fastest, strongest, best shooter, or the tallest player, but I could lead a What I didn’t know in those days ML:The hardest part is definitely not team and direct them on the floor and was that I was witnessing a snapshot having any friends or family over that is how I have been able to make of an outstanding career that ex- here. It gets a little lonely at times and it to the professional level. It is not tended beyond high school,to Notre the 6 hour time difference makes it about scoring. I had to run Dame and now to professional bas- a little complicated to catch up with the offense first, set up my team, and ketball in Europe. I had an opportu- friends and family. score when we needed it. I figured nity discuss Melissa’s career with her out how to balance all of these as- as she reflects back on the journey, RS: Let's look back now. Who do pects and learned how to excel at her first year as a pro, and life after you think has been the most influen- them through experience. Once I truly basketball. tial in your development as a player? embraced my role as the leader on the floor, the rest just fell into place and Rich Sapper:Catch us up on what you ML:I would say my Indiana Elite became second nature. have been doing since you graduated AAU coach Rod Creech was most from Notre Dame. influential. He really helped mold me RS: Aside from the state champion- into the player that I am today. He ship game in 2005, what was your Melissa Lechlitner:I thoroughly spent hours in the gym with me start- most memorable game as a high enjoyed myself this summer hanging ing from when I was 10 years old. He school player and why? outwith is extremely knowledgeable about the friends and family and training for game and I tried to soak up every- ML:Probably the sell-out home game my next step in basketball. I arrived thing he had to offer. against Washington my junior year. in Germany on August 1st to start It was a really eye opening experi- preparing for my first season as a pro- RS: When I think of the best true ence to see how far women's basket- fessional basketball player. I was here point guards to play in Indiana, you ball has come. To sell out a random until December 20th and then was are always on the list. You were regular season game was a pretty big able to head home for the holidays always able to score, but ran the of- deal. It drew a lot of attention and I and returned on January 5th. My last fense, set the rest of the team up, etc, was proud to be a part of the history. regular season game is and then scored when you had to. Un- It was also memorable because my March 12th and then the playoffs fortunately it seems like a lot of point future Notre Dame team and coaches start. Only the top 8 out of 12 teams guards are trying to move more to a were in the stands and Saint Joe

ended up with the solid victory. again your senior year. Tell me about ML:Whatever goals you choose to set that experience. in life you have to be motivated and RS: You have played with some dedicated to achieve them. Nothing standout players in your career. ML:The Sweet 16 was a great experi- in life is going to be handed to you Certainly Sydney Smallbone, Aimee ence. I'm so thankful that I was able without working your butt off for Litka, and Kristen Dockery come to to reach it twice as a college player. it. Every single day has to be spent mind at St. Joe and of course Charel A lot of people dream about making doing something that is going to help Allen, Lindsey Shrader, Sklyer the tournament and we were fortu- you reach that goal. It is extremely Diggins, Ashley Barlow, and Becca nate enough to make it to the Sweet challenging, but if you want it bad Bruszewski among many others 16. Unfortunately, I'm still upset enough, it will become a habit instead at Notre Dame. How do you think about our loss in OT to Oklahoma of a chore. that sharing the court with so many my senior year. My biggest goal was tremendous athletes influenced your to reach the Final Four, and we had game? a great chance to do that but couldn't finish the game. I don't think I will ML:Playing with other stellar ath- ever completely get over that loss. letes only improves your game. I was fortunate to have been surrounded by RS: Ok, back to present day. What great basketball players throughout goals have you set for yourself as a my high school and college careers. It pro? made practices so much more com- petitive and intense and we all pushed ML:As a professional I am more each other to reach higher goals and focused on enjoying the experience. levels. It really does make everything I don't want to get caught up in how more fun when you have great players much money I make or anything like pushing you to get better. that. Basically I want to make sure I am making the most of the amazing RS: Who has been the toughest player opportunities I am presented with. It's that you have had a chance to play not every day that someone gets to against? live in Europe so I am trying to satu- rate myself in the different cultures ML: and and see as much of the world as I can. are the first names that come to mind. It's a different mindset than I would I played against Candace in high normally approach basketball with, school and college and played Maya but I realize my days as a player are several times in the Big East. running out so I want to enjoy what is left of it. RS: As a college player, what team was the most fun to play? RS: What are your plans for after your playing career is over? ML:Probably DePaul. There was such a huge rivalry between our teams. Ev- ML:When my career ends I would eryone would get so fired up to play like to get into college coaching. them, and if we ended up with a win, Hopefully the timing works out and no matter how we got it, it was going I can find a good job at a good pro- to be a good bus ride home gram.

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It would be a rematch Canterbury is the 3 time defending South Central and Hanover Central from earlier in the season when the state champions, and looking for its in the PCC tournament, and a hard Trojans ousted the Fillies 31-15. 4th. Vincennes Rivet is ranked #1 fought loss in the championship game Kouts is a much better ballclub at this and has been in the last two state title against Boone Grove. They may have point in the season, and have found games. And of course, you still have some competition from the up and much chemistry with its veteran team. teams lurking like Oregon Davis and coming Bowman Academy Eagles This game should be a classic and also Turkey Run. To me it is a four and possibly Morgan Township. The come down to the very end. Unlike team race for the title. I see the most intriguing team might be Bow- the first time these teams played, the undefeated Vincennes Rivet Patri- man Academy. Their sharpshoot- Fillies will score alot more than 15 ots coming out of the south without ing guard Princess German, may be points, and in doing so I see them much trouble, mainly because that the best guard in the region that few pulling the slight "upset" and defeat- half of the state is weaker and prob- people know about. This team is so ing the Trojans in a close contest, ably the only test they'll face will be difficult to gauge because they play so advancing to the regional final. Barr Reeve in sectionals. The only few IHSAA schools. But their sig- wild card I see here is an unfortunate nature win would have to be an upset This leaves Oregon Davis knee injury to starting senior Erin victory over Chesterton in the land of versus Fort Wayne Canterbury. This Wehrheim. This certainly will affect Troy. Their athleticism and ability to matchup has occured in the last four the chemistry to some degree, but score points in bunches makes them seasons, with the Cavs having won fortunately for the Patriots, they have a very dangerous team in this sec- the last three. Even though Can- alot of depth on their bench to help tional. And of course having lost last terbury is young and now without fill the void. They have exceptional year's sectional championship game Tabitha Gerodot, their up and com- ball handlers, very good shooters, to Kouts, gives the Eagles even more ing stars, Kindell Fincher and Bailey and take good care of the basketball. motivation to get over the hump this Farley, will lead the way, along with The Patriots have already defeated #2 season. This first round matchup will senior, Becky Pedro. They may not Turkey Run in the regular season, and be exciting and intriguing, but I see have a true point guard, but the Cavs I don't see any sign of them slipping the veteran leadership of the Kouts have alot of versatile players who up in the post season. Fillies to be enough to advance and can handle the rock, and drive to the The north is where it gets inevitably win the sectional. basket well. This team looks to run interesting. The Caston regional will West Central has played a on almost every possession and can more than likely have Oregon Davis very weak schedule and also plays run opponents out of the gym by half- and Fort Wayne Canterbury, who play in a weak sectional. Their signature time. The Bobcats may have the best in weak sectionals. West Central and win of the season so far, was an early backcourt in all of 1A basketball, lead Kouts are favorites in their respective season victory over Kouts. They also by two freshmen, point guard Ashley sectionals to be there as well. gave Culver a run for their money Campbell, and Jessica The Fillies, now lead by se- before falling short at the end. I see Avarone. They have played a weak nior Shelby Jones and Easten Mc- this particular sectional coming down schedule, only defeating two oppo- Neill, along with junior Lexi Sippel, to a meeting between West Central nents with winning records all season. lost their two best players and lead- and Tri-County. The Cavaliers have The Cats like to push the pace offen- ing scorers from last season in An- won the last two sectional champion- sively, and on defense they swarm to nmarie Keller and Courtney Bennett. ships and will have an opportunity the ball with full court presses. The Head coach, Rob Kobza, has done an for its third in a row. Unfortunately key to success for Oregon-Davis in exceptional job of filling in the gaps for them, I see the Trojans seizing the my opinion, will be the contribu- and making this year's team, one of moment and advancing. tion of senior Justyne Kranenburg. She was the Bobcats second lead- enough to advance. ing scorer last season behind current Once again, another rematch Marquette freshman, Gabi Minix. from last season. The Warriors and She helps stretch the floor for the Cavaliers had a very competitive Bobcat offense, and her effectiveness game that came down to the leader- in this game might be the difference ship of Tabitha Gerodot. She made between victory and defeat. But what some big plays down the stretch to has lacked with the Bobcats the last help Canterbury advance to their third three seasons and even in this one, consecutive state title game. But in is the lack of size and rebounding. this game, it will be a matchup of two Although the Bobcats no longer have contrasting styles. Turkey Run is to worry about Tabitha Gerodot, they extremely good at slowing down the still have their issues defending the pace of the game, eliminating transi- paint. Both teams will have their tion. They lack the overall talent and share of points since both like to push speed that Canterbury has, and that the tempo, but the ability for Canter- will become a factor over the long bury to create additional opportunites haul of the contest. This senior lead with their advantage in the - ball club will give Canterbury fits ing department, gives them the edge. in the half court, but once the Cavs The Cavs will prevail in a much start running, its off to the races and closer contest than last year's 31 point another trip to the state championship. thrashing, and advance. This Canterbury/Rivet In the regional championship matchup has been an epic one the last game, the Cavaliers will use their de- two seasons, and this should be no cisive speed advantage to overwhelm different. With the first game being the Fillies. Just as in the last two decided in overtime, and the second seasons, Canterbury has too much decided in the final minute of regula- explosiveness and talent for Kouts tion, this game is sure to be worth the to contend with. The Fillies are very entrance fee. Rivet will be on a mis- fundamental, but lack speed and star sion to reverse the trend of the past power, and not having a real go to two seasons. They certainly have the player will hurt them in this game. team to do it. But I think what hurts This will get ugly very quickly, and the Patriots, is that they don't see the the Cavs will advance. speed and athleticism shown by Can- Turkey Run has the best de- terbury, very often during the season fensive team in the field, in my opin- or in the tournament. The Cavs are ion. They play an exceptional man more battle tested and would have to man defense, lead by point guard had a much more difficult road in the Chelsea Francis, and Center Adrienne tournament. So, in a nip and tuck Francis. The Warriors like to slow it battle, I see the Cavs pulling away in down on offense, where they are very the fourth quarter to win their fourth patient and look for a quality shot. straight state championship, no over- They may be the best fundamental time needed. For coach of the year, team in the field, but the problem I Scott Kreiger, it would possibly be his see for them in the long haul is that best coaching job to date with such a their playmakers are just not as good young ballclub, and another trophy to as those of Canterbury. The War- his mantle. riors are the favorites once again to make another run to semi-state. They should get a pretty good test from Tri-Central in the regional, but their #1 ranked scoring defense should be Construction (219) 322-9200

Licensed, Bonded & Insured Founded 1968 Member - Better Business Bureau MAB Monthly Staff Report DID YOU KNOW Former Bulter University Often as sports fans, there is a debate Girls soccer and girls cross country football, baseball, and as to which city should be dubbed have each won five championships with the “Title Town” moniker. Often in a row. Boys’ swimming has had a basketball coach the conversation will center on a cit- five year and a four year streak, while Paul D. "Tony" Hinkle is ies professional sports teams. Green boys cross country has had a four Bay has used the name because of year run of its own. credited for inventing the NFL titles the Packers have won. In addition to the team cham- the orange basketball. Boston, some say, should be con- pionships won by the Hamilton sidered Title Town because of the County school, there have been 194 championships held by each of its athletes who have won state champi- The first game of bas- professional sports franchises. Some onships as individuals, a relay team might say it is . While most in track or swimming, or as tennis ketball played in Indi- of these debates concern the profes- doubles partners. This brings the total ana was played at the sional sports arena, it may be hard of Carmel’s state titles to around 300, to argue that the real title town may and impressive mark by any standard. Crawsfordsville be Carmel, Indiana because of all of Does this make Carmel the true title YMCA in March of 1894. the state championships held by the town of Indiana? That is for the media Greyhounds. to debate and the sports fan to decide. Within the confines of In- Ford Frick, who was diana, it is hard to argue this as anything but fact. The Greyhounds Major League Baseball have won over 100 team state cham- commissioner from pionships in a variety of sports. The school holds the most championship 1951 to 1965 was born in trophies in girls and boys cross coun- Wawaka, Indiana. try (12 and 11 respectively), girls and boys swimming (25 and 12), and girls soccer (8 IHSAA, 13 total). In fact, Actor James Dean played the only sports where Carmel has not won a state championship (out of the high school baseball 20 sports that the IHSAA sponsors) and basketball in are baseball, gymnastics, wrestling, and volleyball. Even those four sports Indiana at Fairmount have seen success, with a state runner High School. up in all but volleyball. The tradition of excellence extends back to 1970 when the boys Detoit Tiger hitting golf team first brought home the championship hardware. The title coach and former Pitts- kept coming in the decades ahead in burgh Pirates manager almost every sport. Even more im- pressive may be the streaks of state Lloyd McClendon championships that Carmel’s teams played at Roosevelt High have won. The girls swim team leads the nation with 24 straight state cham- School and Valparaiso pionships. That impressive streak is University. not the only dominance that has been shown by the Greyhounds. Hoosier Hysteria in the NBA! The NBA today is greatly influenced ers have been drafted Number One in to rebound after his by a new crop of Hoosier stars to go the NBA Draft of New injury heals. Some others currently along with the tradition of yesterday. Castle, Glenn Robinson of Roosevelt, doing well include Pike's Courtney From the Big O to Larry Legend the and Greg Oden of Lawrence North. Lee and , Rodney Carney, Hoosier State has changed the NBA. And of Plymouth has the Andrean's with the Starting in the fifties and sixties with most assists record in one game when Celtics, and Carmel's Josh McRoberts of Crispus Attucks he played with the . with the Pacers, Bloomington North's who averaged a triple double for Saying all of that is impressive, but and and West a season and sweet shooting Dick I believe this 21st century group of Side's Chris Hunter who has been in Barnett from Gary Roosevelt who Hoosier players may not have the and out of the league recently. won a championship with the Knicks. Hall of Fame star quality, but it is And don't forget the Coaching influ- In the seventies Wash- very deep with talent. ences from the Hoosier State led by ington's George McGinnis starred of Marion puts up 20 point -10 re- of Merrillville with for the Pacers and Sixers.East Chi- bound games consistently and North the Spurs and who hails cago Washington's Ulysses "Junior" Central's is an up and from the Hoosier State as well. Bridgeman won the Sixth man of the coming scoring star for the LA Clip- All in all in the Hoosier State has Year with the . And pers. Out of nowhere, came Broad contributed greatly to the NBA. And then came who became Ripple Rockets star who players like , Katie a Legend for Boston out of Springs is a key cog in the back court for the Geralds, and Ruth Riley have starred Valley HS in French Lick. One of the Spurs, who have the league's best re- in the WNBA as well. Look for SB best ever along with Magic in his era! cord. Other players making an impact Washington's Skylar Diggins to be a The nineties saw the emergence of include Mike Conley of Lawrence high WNBA Draft pick too! The Hoo- the super Hoosier athletic player, led North who is an up and coming point sier State has made the NBA what it by the likes of Glenn "The Big Dog" guard in Memphis. is today! Robinson out of Gary Roosevelt and of Brownsburg is really getting big Shawn "The Rain Man" Kemp out minutes in Utah, for . And of Concord who were all - stars year despite his current Sam Bowie sta- in and year out. Three Indiana play- tus, I look for "The Great Destroyer"

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