Prep Hoops Indiana Game Report: Sectional 8

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sectional week is here and begins tonight and honestly, there is no bigger way to kick off Sectional week than having boots on the ground for the loaded Sectional 8. Prep Hoops Indiana does indeed have boots on the ground here at Noblesville because there was no way we were going to miss a chance to watch Sectional 8 kickoff. Tonight in the first round matchups, we will see the host Noblesville vs Zionsville with the winner facing Westfield on Friday. The following game with feature Carmel vs Fishers with the winner facing Hamilton Southeastern on Friday, as well. Every single team in this Sectional comes in with at least 11 wins on the year and all having the talent to make a legit case for winning Sectional 8. Below is the full game report for both games tonight. Let's get Sectional week started! </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Noblesville vs Zionsville</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players to watch: (Noblesville) [player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'], [player_tooltip player_id='1428862' first='TJ' last='Davidson'], [player_tooltip player_id='1539456' first='Aiden' last='Brewer'], [player_tooltip player_id='1534261' first='Justin' last='Curry II']....(Zionsville) [player_tooltip player_id='2282380' first='Luke' last='Reasoner'], [player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'], [player_tooltip player_id='1525678' first='Maguire' last='Mitchell'], [player_tooltip player_id='2046170' first='Cooper' last='Hess']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noblesville wins the tip and Sectional 8 is underway.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561054' first='Baron' last='Walker'] gets the first points of the night and for the Millers. Strong left-handed drive. Couple of stops by the Millers here before Jackson Tielker hit a three for Zionsville to give them to the 2-3 lead.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Aidan Brewer paint bucket gives Noblesville the 6-3 lead. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] would pick up a charging call.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zionsville senior big [player_tooltip player_id='2282380' first='Luke' last='Reasoner'] would knock down a three to tie it up at 6.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justin Curry and [player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] would trade buckets. Both extremely athletic players.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Senior wing [player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] would get his first two points at the 1:45 mark.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] picks up his 2^nd&nbsp;foul.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>End 1Q: Noblesville 15, Zionsville 13</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter</strong> <strong>2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] gets fouled to start us off here. He goes 1-2 at the line. [player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] checks back in.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Steal by Justin Curry at halfcourt extends the Noblesville lead top 18-13.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timeout Zionsville. Millers lead 22-13. 9-0 run by Noblesville.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This quarter has been all Noblesville. Zionsville not taking care of the ball and are really flustered.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>At the half: Noblesville 30, Zionsville 18</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] 7 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barron Walker 6 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justin Curry 5 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] 6 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] 7 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525678' first='Maguire' last='Mitchell'] 5 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noblesville three right out of the gate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] up to 11 points now for Zionsville.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent ball movement from the Millers extends their lead to 44-23. Timeout Zionsville. Millers getting anything they want.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525678' first='Maguire' last='Mitchell'] has been very silent for Zionsville thus far. A big reason why they are getting blown out right now.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] picks up his third foul. He and [player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] both with three fouls.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] hit a halfcourt buzzer beater.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>End 3Q: Noblesville 53, Zionsville 33</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Noblesville starting to use the clock a little bit. Moving it well.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Zionsville wing [player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] fouled out with 6:30 to go. Finished with 18 pts.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] bucket and the lead goes back up to 20 with the Millers leading 61-41 with 4:50 Left. Noblesville called a timeout.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justin Curry showing why he is one of the brightest sophomores in the state. Athletic, defends, and can shoot.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] checks out with 18 pts. A team high</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Starters come out for both teams. Game is over.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Final: Noblesville 67, Zionsville 49</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158209' first='Aaron' last='Fine'] 18 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1275012' first='Hunter' last='Walston'] 11 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561054' first='Baron' last='Walker'] 11 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Justin Curry 11 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525679' first='Drew' last='Snively'] 18 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525678' first='Maguire' last='Mitchell'] 10 pts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Carmel vs Fishers</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Players to watch: (Carmel) [player_tooltip player_id='1293441' first='Ryan' last='Clevenger'], [player_tooltip player_id='1296972' first='Alex' last='Couto'], [player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'].....(Fishers) [player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'], [player_tooltip player_id='1158191' first='Taden' last='Metzger'], [player_tooltip player_id='1578452' first='Parker' last='Perdue'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297069' first='Justin' last='Kirby'], [player_tooltip player_id='1525664' first='Jonanthony' last='Hall'], [player_tooltip player_id='2267046' first='Jason' last='Gardner Jr.'], [player_tooltip player_id='2140345' first='Cooper' last='Zachary']</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 1</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers wins the tip and we are off.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joanthony Hall scores the first points. Fishers up 2-0.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers forced a Carmel turnover. [player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'] would score right after.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525682' first='Millen' last='McCartney'] hits a three for Fishers. Tigers up 7-0. Timeout Carmel.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel would force a Fishers turnover and then would almost instantly turn it over.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'] bullying [player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'] right now in the paint.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers pushes the lead to 12-0 after a [player_tooltip player_id='1158191' first='Taden' last='Metzger'] three.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1293441' first='Ryan' last='Clevenger'] gets Carmel's first points of the game.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1296972' first='Alex' last='Couto'] hits a big three to halt the Fishers momentum for a minute.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'] picks up his first foul at the 20.7 mark in the 1Q:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>10-second violation called on Carmel. They are real flustered right now.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>End 1Q: Fishers 21, Carmel 7</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 2</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Q2:&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1296972' first='Alex' last='Couto'] gets the first bucket out of the break.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathony Halls scores his 6^th&nbsp;point and Carmel calls another timeout. Fishers up 23-9.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'] gets his first bucket of the game. Aggressive offensive rebound and out back.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Three from Carmel junior guard Braden Totten cuts the lead to 23-14.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Joanthony Hall is playing like a madman right now. Making a lot of plays around the rim.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Things got a little physical around the 2:00 min mark. Bodies were flying around but both teams are battling.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Timeout Fishers with 20.7 left in the half. Ball movement has gone away from Fishers.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560952' first='Evan' last='Harrell'] with a bog bucket through contact. When he is aggressive he is a really good around the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>At the half: Fishers 30, Carmel 19</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 3</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel scores out of the break to cut the lead down to 9.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel has ramped up their defense a little.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1296972' first='Alex' last='Couto'] was called for a technical which resulted in Metzger shooting two fouls. Fishers up 35-21.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel is just hovering around a 10-point gap.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These refs are calling closely and there were some bad calls.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers goes on another run to extend the lead but Carmel still answering.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1297069' first='Justin' last='Kirby'] was fouled on a three-point attempt as the buzzer sounded. He would go 2-3 at the line.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>End 3Q: Fishers 40, Carmel 27</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Quarter 4</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Jonathony Hall picked up his 4^th&nbsp;foul.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'] would pick up his 4^th&nbsp;foul too.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel cuts the lead to 10. Gotta figure out ways to get stops.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel cuts the lead to 8 and Fishers calls a timeout. 4:37 left.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers not being super aggressive here. Trying to burn clock.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2140345' first='Cooper' last='Zachary'] with a huge block. Did not expect that from him.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2079500' first='Keenan' last='Garner'] called for a charge. Carmel still down 10 with 2:56 left. Garner fouled out.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Carmel timeout. Fishers up 9. 2:27 left.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Fishers up 48-37 with 1:28 left.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Final: Fishers 54, Carmel 41</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->