On its way into the postseason, Borden found time for one of its biggest victories of the season.
The visiting Braves extended their winning streak to six games and snapped a four-game skid against local rival Salem with a 71-58 win over the Lions.
The win was Borden’s first over Salem since the 2005-06 season finale and also avenged the Braves 53-47 loss to Salem on Dec. 19 in the Washington County Holiday Tournament.
Chris Beam scored 23 points, Chance Clark had 11 and Michael Chester added 10 in the win for Borden, which finished the regular season with nine wins in their final 10 to finish 15-5 on the season.
Beam converted four 3-pointers for Borden — which hit eight attempts from downtown in the triumph.
“We played pretty well,” said Borden head coach Doc Nash. “Defensively I felt like we did the things we needed to do to limit them — they’re a solid ball club.”
The Braves led by just one at 45-44 entering the final period but they 16-of-19 from the foul line in the final eight minutes — outscoring the host 26-14 in the period.
“We converted on our chances at the foul line and we will have to continue that from this point forward to win the games in tournament play,” said Nash.
Borden opens sectional play on Wednesday against Rock Creek Christian at the Class A Henryville Sectional.
• Seymour takes out Silver Creek: Will McCall had 18 points and Jack Eckert added 16 but visiting Silver Creek could not pull out a road win against Seymour in their season finale.
Seymour, playing without top scorer Matt Trimnell in the second half due to a head injury, got an 18-point performance from Brandon Polbito as it sent the Dragons to their seventh loss in their final 10 games of the regular season.
Michael Bradley finished with 11 in the loss for Silver Creek (11-9). The Dragons open the Class 3A Crawford County Sectional on Wednesday against Charlestown.
Clark County Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Borden keeps rolling, beats Salem
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GIRLS' HOOPS: Borden, New Wash advance in Borden sectional
Sectional hosts Borden and New Washington both advanced Friday to set up an all-Clark County 2A sectional final today with wins over Rock Creek and South Central, respectively.
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GIRLS' HOOPS: Providence falls to Paoli, 55-39 GIRLS' HOOPS: Providence falls to Paoli in Class 2A Sectional
After falling behind early, the Providence Pioneers scrapped and clawed their way back. Unfortunately that was required on one occasion too many, and the Pioneers fell to Paoli 55-39 in the semifinals of the Class 2A Pekin Sectional.
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HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING: Manger places in the top 16 at state
New Albany’s Hannah Manger will get one more chance to compete this season after making the top 16 in two events at the preliminary round of the IHSAA State Swimming Championship Meet.
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CLARK-FLOYD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Parkview wins eighth-grade title game; Highland Hills takes seventh-grade crown
Highland Hills’ seventh-grade boys and Parkview’s eighth-graders each won Clark-Floyd Tournament championships Thursday at Silver Creek Middle School.
The Highland Hills’ seventh-graders outscored Parkview 12-3 in the final 2:42 for a 34-31 victory. Parkview’s eighth-graders also earned a come-from-behind triumph with a 21-5 fourth quarter to avenge their only loss of the season, 63-50 over Silver Creek. -
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP: Jeff claims a share of HHC title at Jennings, 57-55
The Jeffersonville boys’ basketball team captured a piece of its first Hoosier Hills Conference championship since the 2005-06 season on Thursday night, winning at Jennings County 57-55.
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BOYS' BASKETBALL: Pirates take down North Harrison, 64-47
Being out of contention for a Mid-Southern Conference title, the Charlestown Pirates took a big step in preparation for sectional play on Thursday with a 64-47 victory over visiting North Harrison.
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CLASS 3A SECTIONAL: Silver Creek, Charlestown fall in opening round
It was a rough night for Clark County teams at the Class 3A Charlestown Sectional Wednesday night. The host Pirates put up a gallant fight in Game 1 before falling to Class 3A No. 8 Brownstown Central, 45-37, while defending sectional champion Silver Creek was upset by Corydon Central in Game 2, 50-44.
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POOLSIDE: Local accomplishment the focus at state
The likelihood of a local girl bringing home a state championship at the IHSAA State Swimming Championship meet in Indianapolis this Friday and Saturday is incredibly slim.
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BOYS' BASKETBALL: Clarksville cruises past Trinity Lutheran
Aidan McEwen scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to power Clarksville past Trinity Lutheran at home on Wednesday, 59-33.
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