Boys game:
Final: 59-48 Valparaiso
Stand out performances:
Valpo
#33 Mason Jones 23 points 6 rebounds 3 assists 9/12 shooting
#4 Breece Walls 6 points 9 rebounds 10 assists
Valpo shot 66% for the game, 55% from 3
LC
#1 Yekich 15 points 3 rebounds 2 assists 6/10 from the field
Overview
LC had no answers for Valpo in the first half, Valpo- 22 LC - 14 for the first quarter, Valpo-19 LC 13 for the second. The second half was much closer, but it was too late for the Indians.
Quote from Valpo Head Coach Barak Coolman before the game
Q: What is your game plan tonight and how will you excite it?
A: "Lake Central is playing really well right now, so the big key tonight for us is we're going have to be very physical, play sharp and smart and take care of the basketball."
Girls Game:
Final: 44-35 Lake Central
Overview
Very physical game, hard-fought by both teams. Valpo couldn't rebound at all and gave up way too many second-chance points
Quote from Valpo Head Coach Candy Wilson before the game
Q: What is your game plan tonight and how will you excite it?
A: "The game plan is to score more points. They're [Lake Central] a great basketball team and it's going to be a great match-up. Both teams are defensively oriented and it's can we take care of the ball, work the clock a bit and make sure we don't let them dribble penetrate. They're so quick."
Quote from Lake Central Head Coach Joe Huppenthal before the game
Q: What is your game plan tonight and how will you excite it?
A: "Not turn the ball over, and make sure we guard on the defensive end. Sure and simple."