Mike McGraw
Hoosier Authority
It was a successful first week overall for Sagamore
Conference teams. The league played 12 non-conference tilts and ended with a
7-5 record. Preseason favorite Crawfordsville opened their season on Tueday
evening with a rout of North Putnam 64-33. The Athenians should get a big test
this week when 1A power Turkey Run comes calling. Western Boone was at least
equally as impressive in overwhelming Zionsville 68-43, but fell to earth on
Friday evening when
put the defensive clamps on the Stars. The Shamrocks came away with a 48-26
victory.
Tri-West was outstanding in the opening week. The Bruins
racked up two victories. They downed Cloverdale 60-46 on Tuesday and demolished
Covingron on Friday evening 78-32. Both of the rural
schools also claimed wins. Southmont defeated North Vermillion earlier in the
week and North Montgomery introduced
life after Brittany Rayburn on Saturday 58-26.
had a roller coaster week. The Warriors easily downed North Putnam on Thursday
evening 46-24, but were routed by strong
the next night 64-30.
suffered a surprising loss at the hands of Western 51-33. Finally,
trying to adjust to life without a superstar. The Tigers began their first
season without Maggie Boyer suffering two close losses. They fell to
Zionsville 52-48 on Saturday.
In addition to the big game at Crawfordsville on Tuesday,
two other Sagamore teams face very stiff tests this week.
will play in the
Lafayette J & C Hoops Classic.