http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:17:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_069001214.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_069001214.html PLYMOUTH — Two basketball champions stood shoulder to shoulder in the finale of the Class 3A Plymouth Regional here Saturday and one was bound to come away disappointed. Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_069000756.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_069000756.html TIPTON — No. 3 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers attacked the lane and the offensive glass to pull away from No. 5 Tipton for a 74-62 win in a Class 2A Tipton Regional semifinal game Saturday morning. Thu, 06 Mar 2008 23:15:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_066231343.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_066231343.html Peru’s boys basketball team heads to Hartford City Saturday for its first regional action since 1998. Waiting for the Bengal Tigers in the first round of the Class 3A Blackford Regional is a Delta squad that boasts an impressive résumé. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:50:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059235110.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059235110.html TIPTON — The Taylor boys basketball team exploded for its highest offensive output in nearly 25 seasons, which allowed it to win going away despite a defensive performance that looked straight out of a summer open gym setting.Taylor beat Sheridan 92-67 in a Class 2A Tipton Sectional quarterfinal round game Thursday night. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:47:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059234856.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059234856.html Of all 100 teams in the IHSAA’s Class 4A, only three improved their won-lost record from last season to this season any more than the Kokomo Wildkats. Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:41:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059234404.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_059234404.html TIPTON — In the pressure cooker that is Indiana High School tournament basketball, experience is considered critical. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235935.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235935.html BUNKER HILL — As their name might suggest, cold and snowy weather apparently suits the Northfield Norsemen just fine. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235615.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235615.html WALTON — Lewis Cass utilized a quick start and an impressive finish as the host Kings earned a 62-45 Mid-Indiana Conference victory over the Peru Tigers here Tuesday night. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235421.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043235421.html SHARPSVILLE — To say fate or the basketball Gods have been unkind to Tri-Central would, in the minds of at least a few, be a gross understatement. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043232424.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043232424.html On the same day the senior point guard Josh Maggard underwent the harsh and painful procedure after chipping two teeth in Saturday’s win over Pioneer, he was able to deliver the one thing he and his senior teammates at Northwestern had been unable to muster previously in their decorated careers: an outright Mid-Indiana Conference championship. Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:14:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043231605.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_043231605.html The Western boys basketball team is limping to the finish line.Frankfort pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat Western 63-48 Tuesday night at Richard R. Rea Gymnasium.The Panthers dropped to 8-10 following their fourth straight loss. Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:26:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_041012726.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_041012726.html ROYAL CENTER — Northwestern brought too much pressure and too much talent for Pioneer to handle here Saturday. The Class 3A No. 6-ranked Tigers forced 28 turnovers on their way to a 61-31 victory. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_040235950.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_040235950.html The No. 4-ranked Purple Tigers, riding high on an “unbelievable” 22-0 record, completed the next step in their Cinderella season with a 53-43 Class 3A Twin Lakes Sectional championship win here Saturday over the host Indians. Sat, 09 Feb 2008 23:52:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_040235414.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_040235414.html Over the past quarter of a century for the Kokomo Lady Wildkats and more recently for four-year starter Kayla Drake, IHSAA sectional championships have become a pleasurable way of life. Thu, 07 Feb 2008 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_038235600.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/basketball/local_story_038235600.html WALTON — The game plan was simple: Get the lead, take control, then make Lewis Cass play catch-up. And for a few giddy moments here Thursday night it appeared Eastern just might pull it off and stop the bleeding of 11 straight setbacks in a frustrating campaign.