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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: Borden, New Wash advance in Borden sectional

2012-02-11T00:15:02-05:00

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.

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

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.

BOYS' BASKETBALL: Pirates take down North Harrison, 64-47

2012-02-10T00:46:34-05:00

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.

CLASS 3A SECTIONAL: Silver Creek, Charlestown fall in opening round

2012-02-08T23:38:38-05:00

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.

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.

BOYS' BASKETBALL: Clarksville cruises past Trinity Lutheran

2012-02-08T23:06:25-05:00

Aidan McEwen scored 22 points and pulled down eight rebounds to power Clarksville past Trinity Lutheran at home on Wednesday, 59-33.