“We didn't come up with the same fire that we had at Akron, which is disappointing,” Ball State Men’s Basketball head coach Michael Lewis said. “We got to figure that out between now and Thursday.”
It’s Thursday, February 23. The last practice before Wes-Del’s final regular season game against Elwood. Warriors head coach John McGlothin blows his whistle after each minute and tells his team to switch shooters. The Warriors are partner shooting. “We do it at least three times a week,” McGlothin said. “Lots of shots, working on our individual game…I felt like when I was a younger coach, my teams didn’t take enough time just getting shots up.” For the winningest coach in Wes-Del history, this is what the winter weeknights have looked like for the last 30 years. But following the 2022-23 season, that routine will end with his retirement.
For Ball State Women’s Basketball, a MAC Championship means everything. For Estel Puiggros, it means even more.
Wapahani blew by Monroe Central 76-33 in the first round of sectionals. In the victory, the Raiders hit 17 three-pointers.
In the second to last road game of the season, Ball State Women's Basketball (23-7, 13-4 MAC) was defeated by Bowling Green (25-4, 14-3 MAC) 81-76 in overtime. The Cardinals return to action in the final game of the regular season against Miami (OH) (12-18, 7-10 MAC) Mar. 4 at 1 p.m.
The Muncie Burris Owls went 8-14 in the regular season. They lost their first eight games of the season. But last night, that record and streak flew out the window as the Owls defeated Winchester Community in the first round of sectionals.
This season, there have been multiple high school players in Delaware County that have been, in my opinion, at the top of my list.
When a new season of high school basketball comes around, people wonder what players will stand out. To some, it’s their skill level, their attitude or just how they play the game. Since taking over the beat writer position for Delaware County high school boys basketball earlier this season, multiple players have stuck out to me. This list is, in my opinion, the players who have improved the most from last season.
Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell 72-70 to Toledo (23-4, 14-2 MAC) in two players' final game at Worthen Arena. The Cardinals return to action Mar. 1 at Bowling Green (24-4, 11-3 MAC) at 5 p.m. in a contest on ESPNU.
Lapel girls basketball made its first-ever trip to the state finals on Feb. 25. In the end, the Bulldogs fell to the defending 2A champions, Forest Park, 38-37 as junior Madelyn Poynter’s last-second three-point shot bounced off the rim.
Ball State Women's Basketball (23-6, 13-3 MAC) fell to Toledo (23-4, 14-2) 72-70 in the final home game of the season. In a game that came down to the wire, here are four takeaways.
The Wapahani Raiders have now defeated the Yorktown Tigers twice this season. The first time was in the county championship game. The second was Saturday’s regular season match at Yorktown high school where the Raiders won 54-46.
Ball State Women's Basketball (22-5, 12-2 MAC) fell to Northern Illinois (14-11, 6-8 MAC) 84-77 in the Cardinals' first loss since Jan. 11. Ball State returns to action Feb. 22 against Western Michigan (10-15, 5-8 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Indiana.
Last Tuesday, Muncie Central senior guard Daniel Harris sank a game-winning shot against Pendleton Heights (6-15, 0-7 HHC). Last night, he did it again as he sank a 3-pointer to defeat the Yorktown Tigers 41-38. Following the game, one Muncie Central fan said that the team should only play on Tuesdays.
Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) defeated Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC) 61-56 in a contest decided by the Cardinals' defense forcing 23 turnovers. Ball State returns to action Feb. 15 against Ohio (5-18, 3-9 MAC) at 6:30 p.m. in Muncie, Ind.
Through offensive scoring runs, efficient defense and a standout performance, Ball State Women's Basketball (21-4, 11-1 MAC) jumped out to the best Mid-American Conference (MAC) start in program history with a 61-56 win over Akron (14-9, 5-7 MAC).
On Friday night, Wes-Del took on the Eastbrook Panthers. Before the game started, each Warrior walked across the court with their grandparents. Wes-Del head coach John McGlothin thought that was the only ceremony taking place. The PA announcer then told the crowd that coach Mcglothin would be retiring following the end of this season. Then numerous former players and coaches walked through the gymnasium doors to hug and talk to the 30-year career coach.
Ball State Women's Basketball (19-4, 8-1 MAC) defeated Kent State (14-7, 6-4 MAC) 80-71 in its continuous pursuit towards the No. 1 seed in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The Cardinals return to action Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. against Eastern Michigan (12-9, 4-6 MAC) in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Ball State Women's Basketball (19-4, 8-1 MAC) defeated Kent State (14-7, 6-4 MAC) 80-71. The Cardinals are back in action Feb. 8 when they take on Eastern Michigan (11-9, 3-7 MAC) at 7 p.m. in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
When young kids are asking high school basketball players for their autographs after a game, they must have done something right. On Thursday night, the Wapahani Raiders defeated the Cowan Blackhawks 93-52. Head coach Matt Luce was very happy with how his team performed.
