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SWEET PAYBACK: Bulldogs avenge loss to Seymour with 52-44 win in 4A sectional semi

2012-02-11T00:18:24-05:00

More than two weeks after losing to Seymour at the Doghouse 55-47, New Albany turned the tables on Friday with a 52-44 victory over the host Owls (17-5).

GIRLS' HOOPS: Providence falls to Paoli, 55-39 GIRLS' HOOPS: Providence falls to Paoli in Class 2A Sectional

2012-02-11T00:10:22-05:00

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.

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING: Manger places in the top 16 at state

2012-02-11T00:01:54-05:00

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.

SPORTS IN BRIEF: Feb. 11, 2012

2012-02-10T23:59:46-05:00

CLARK-FLOYD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Parkview wins eighth-grade title game; Highland Hills takes seventh-grade crown

2012-02-10T00:53:57-05:00

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

2012-02-10T00:48:06-05:00

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.

POOLSIDE: Local accomplishment the focus at state

2012-02-08T23:30:35-05:00

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.

CLASS 4A SECTIONAL: Highlanders lose in double OT to Seymour; Jeff falls to BNL

2012-02-08T00:41:22-05:00

It was a heartbreaking night for the Clark-Floyd area in the first round of the Class 4A Seymour Sectional.

CLASS 2A SECTIONAL: Providence guts out win over Henryville, 40-31

2012-02-08T00:40:01-05:00

The Providence girls’ basketball squad advanced to the Class 2A Eastern Sectional semifinal against Paoli with a gritty, 40-31 win over Henryville Tuesday.

CLASS A SECTIONAL: Borden cruises through first round

2012-02-08T00:31:32-05:00

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.