IBCA Top 20 Update: Lake Central Girls Clinch DAC; Griffith Falls in Unbelievable Fashion

IBCA Top 20 Update: Lake Central Girls Clinch DAC; Griffith Falls in Unbelievable Fashion

Just when you thought a wild weekend in Northwest Indiana hoops couldn’t get any wilder, then "The Shot Heard 'Round The Region" Happened (video below)

(H/t to Region Sports Network for the awesome video)

The last undefeated team in The Region, Griffith High School (featuring the Mightiest Little Ball Boy) lost in a stunning fashion to rival East Chicago Saturday when a last second steal and prayer shot was answered. The loss moved the Panthers out of the IBCA Top 10 and into 11th in the latest rankings.

In other IBCA Boys Basketball news, Merrillville continued its resurgence after its loss to Crown Point last week with big wins over Munster, Portage, and Fort Wayne Carroll. The wins moved the Pirates up a spot to #3 in this week’s rankings.

The Pirates play DAC rival Valpo at home this Friday, while Griffith has a week off before facing Munster on 2/4.

In Girls Hoops, the Lake Central Lady Indians won the DAC Conference Title this week, but held relatively steady in the 1BCA Top 20, falling one spot to #9. This is despite an incredible run of 17 straight wins, three of which came on the road last week to Portage, Lowell, and Valparaiso and clinched the DAC title for the Lady Indians.

Lake Central looks to end the season on a strong note this week against Hammond Morton at home before starting their march to State.

Others receiving votes this week: (Girls) East Chicago Central, Gary West Side, Marquette. (Boys) Crown Point, East Chicago Central, Valparaiso.

E.C. Buzzer Beater

In case you haven't seen it yet, here's Damien Jefferson's buzzer beater to give EC Central the win over Griffith. Click on video for Play-by-Play..

Posted by Region Sports Network on Jan. 23, 2016