Preview 4A Semi-State: Lawrence (22-6) V.S. Terre Haute N (21-5)

<!-- wp:heading {"level":4} --> <h4 class="wp-block-heading">Looking ahead to a good night of Indiana high school basketball at the New Castle Fieldhouse. The night starts with the <span style="text-decoration: underline"><strong>Lawrence North Wildcats (22-6) vs. the Terre Haute N Vigo Patriots (21-5)</strong>.</span></h4> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrence North is on a hot streak, they have not lost a game since Feb. 18 (8 game win streak) and have been led by a couple of players. Senior guard<strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1296979' first='Azavier' last='Robinson']</strong>, junior forwards <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1729136' first='Brennan' last='Miller']</strong>. <strong>Robinson</strong> and<strong> McGrew</strong> are both in the top 25 in pts per 32 minutes in the state. <strong>Robinson</strong> ranked 6 with 23.2 pts and <strong>McGrew</strong> ranked 25 with 18.2.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Defensively <strong>Miller </strong>and <strong>McGrew</strong> are both averaging at least 8 rebounds a game. Combined they have 72 blocks on the season. <strong>Miller</strong> also has 6 double doubles on the season. They hope to have success while trying to shut down Sr forward <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2053676' first='Bryce' last='Renn']</strong>, and Junior forward <strong>Brady Klopfenstien</strong>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Who have had a good season themselves leading the Red Devils to two hard-fought victories in the playoffs. In a showdown with Bloomington South that ended at 64-62. <strong>Renn</strong> and <strong>Klopfenstien</strong> combined for 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Most recently against Whiteland, Junior guard <strong>Cam Fennell</strong> had a true standout game. Going 3/3 inside the arc and making 4 threes, he had 20 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and only turned the ball over once. It seems like if he gets hot he will be a difficult player to stop. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In light of everything, <strong>Lawrence North</strong> appears to be the clear favorite to win in this game. They have an 8-game streak and are capable of overwhelming opponents, as demonstrated by their <strong>80-42 win </strong>over Mooresville. With <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1729136' first='Brennan' last='Miller']</strong> controlling the paint and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1296979' first='Azavier' last='Robinson']</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1509229' first='Kai' last='McGrew']</strong> leading the attack, they have a very good all-around team. Despite their inconsistency, <strong>Terre Haute North Vigo</strong> has demonstrated that they are capable of competing, particularly with players like <strong>Cam Fennell</strong> and <strong>[player_tooltip player_id='2053676' first='Bryce' last='Renn'] </strong>stepping up. Lawrence North should be able to win if they continue to play with intensity.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->