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Hibbard leads Hanover to win over Lions

Saturday, February 19th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT CINCINNATI — In his final regular-season game for Hanover, former New Albany star Isaac Hibbard had a night to remember. Hibbard went 10 for 19 from the field and finished with 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists and two steals as the Panther won at Mount St. Joseph 79-70 to close out […]

Jefferson helps Middle Tennessee beat Panthers, stay atop division standings

Friday, February 18th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT MIAMI, Fla. — Three days ahead of its showdown with Florida Atlantic for first place in the Conference USA East Division, Josh Jefferson and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders took care of business with a 71-65 victory over Florida International at Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Thursday. On the heels of a […]

Red Devils finally look like Red Devils in 70-58 win at New Albany

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT NEW ALBANY — In the fourth month of the 2021-22 season, Jeffersonville finally looked like they were supposed to when they were the preseason pick to win the Hoosier Hills Conference and the Seymour Sectional. The defending sectional champions were 5-9 heading into Wednesday night’s rivalry game at New Albany, but the Red Devils […]

Panthers suffer first home loss despite huge game from Hibbard

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT HANOVER — Former New Albany star Isaac Hibbard had season highs of 28 points and 10 assists but it wasn’t enough in Hanover’s 86-81 loss to visiting Transylvania on Wednesday evening. It’s the Panthers’ first loss at John Collier Arena this season. Hanover (18-4, 14-3 HCAC) had already clinched the conference championship […]

WEDNESDAY’S BOYS’ GAME | The rivalry game is finally here

Wednesday, February 16th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT It’s been a long road to get to this point. For Jeffersonville and New Albany, the road has often been bumpy. New Albany enters the contest at 10-8. Not a bad season by any measure, but not what Bulldogs fans have gotten used to. For Jeff, it’s been even stranger. The Red […]

BOYS’ PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK | Carter leads New Albany to win over Dragons

Tuesday, February 15th, 2022

By GREG MENGELT Despite playing with a hip injury — and missing a couple days of practice because of it — New Albany senior Josten Carter had one of his best performances of the season, lifting the Bulldogs’ 69-58 win at Silver Creek on Saturday afternoon. Carter finished with a game-high 26 points and put […]