Sectional 53: Previewing the Upcoming Season
The coming high school season is almost upon us. With that, we are taking a look at each Sectional in the state. Starting with 64 and ending with 1. Today, we are previewing Sectional 53 at North Vermillion. Teams: Attica,…
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Continue ReadingThe coming high school season is almost upon us. With that, we are taking a look at each Sectional in the state. Starting with 64 and ending with 1. Today, we are previewing Sectional 53 at North Vermillion.
Teams: Attica, North Vermillion, Riverton Parke, Rockville, Turkey Run.
Last Year: Last year was a two horse race between North Vermillion and Rockville. These two teams split the regular season meetings, both overtime games and in the sectional final North Vermillion was victorious over Rockville 57-54. North Vermillion finished the season 19-10.
Contenders For 2016-17: This upcoming season is a toss-up even though there is one team at the top. Rockville should be returning enough to take the title this year. North Vermillion lost six seniors, including their top five scorers. The third place team from last year, Attica, lost seven seniors.
Player To Watch: Lance Hopkins the uber athletic guard/forward for Rockville should be enough to put Rockville over the top. He can do it all for Rockville, he can score the ball in many ways but the easiest for him is attacking the rim. Hopkins is usually the most athletic guy on the court. Sophomore to-be Landon Newnum will also be one to watch for Rockville as he will be the guy than can get hot and drop multiple long balls on you quickly; he shot 36 percent from deep last year.