Four different Rock Creek Christian Academy players scored in double-figures as the Lions defeated two-time defending Sectional 62 champion Borden on Saturday.
Senior Ethan Hawn led the Lions with 18 points and sophomore Reece Barker added 17. Shawn Austin and Dontale Mayes scored 12 apiece.
The Lions outscored Borden 16-10 in the second quarter to take a 31-23 haltime lead. After the Braves cut the lead to 45-40 at the end of three period, Rock Creek pulled away in the fourth to secure its first victory.
Jacob Rich hit five 3-point shots and had a game-high 27 points for the Braves, who are 0-2.
Rock Creek (1-1) goes to Louisville to face Evangel on Tuesday.
Borden goes to Lanesville on Friday. The Eagles dropped their season opener on Saturday, 73-55 to Corydon Central.
ROCK CREEK 15 16 14 26—71
BORDEN 13 10 17 22—62
Rock Creek (1-1) — McGregory 3, Ashby 7, Barker 17, Hawn 18, Mayes 12, Austin 12, Pierson 2.
Borden (0-2) — Beam 14, Scott 2, Little 4, Ellis 3, Wagoner 11, Rich 27, Mitchell 1.
3-point field goals — Rock Creek 1 (Ashby); Borden 6 (Rich 5, Beam).
Clark County Sports
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL: Hawn, Barker lead Rock Creek to first win
Four Lions score in double figures in win over Borden
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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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