New Washington spent the whole day attempting to get over the proverbial hump.
In the end, playing catch up never worked out for the Mustangs as they fell in the semifinal of the Class A Barr-Reeve Sectional on Saturday to Tecumseh, 25-23, 25-23, 25-19.
“In a match where the scores seem close I think if I remember correctly we held one lead the entire day,” said New Washington head coach Gary Graham. “We spent the entire day playing from behind. We’d have good periods of play where we could come back and then an untimely error would lead to our undoing.”
New Wash senior Lindsey Krohn wrapped up her career as a Mustang in fine fashion, notching 19 kills and 11 digs in the match. Casey Johnson totaled six aces on the day for the Mustangs, who finished the year with a record of 19-14.
“(Tecumseh) to their credit is better this year than we have seen them in the past,” said Graham. “They were a good attacking team but I don’t think that ended up the difference. Our mistakes, namely service mistakes, were critical errors.”
Graham said he was proud of his team, which accomplished its third consecutive Class A Sectional win and fell one win shy of a 20-win season. He was particularly proud of his five-player senior class of Krohn, Kala Dieterlen, Hannah Seals, Charissa Brewer and Kayla Shackelford and commended them their careers with the Mustangs.
“I’m really proud of the job that they did throughout the year,” Graham said. “We have very big holes to fill,” Graham said. “Leadership and skill-wise the contribution of this class can not be understated.”
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Mustangs stumble in Class A semifinals
New Wash swept by Tecumseh
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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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CLASS 4A SECTIONAL: Highlanders lose in double OT to Seymour; Jeff falls to BNL
It was a heartbreaking night for the Clark-Floyd area in the first round of the Class 4A Seymour Sectional.
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CLASS 2A SECTIONAL: Providence guts out win over Henryville, 40-31
The Providence girls’ basketball squad advanced to the Class 2A Eastern Sectional semifinal against Paoli with a gritty, 40-31 win over Henryville Tuesday.
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CLASS A SECTIONAL: Borden cruises through first round
Defending Class A Sectional champion Borden rode a fast start and stellar defense to a first-round, 47-21 sectional win over Christian Academy of Indiana Tuesday night.
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