Gary West Side is a different team since the postseason began. Injuries plagued the Cougars late in the season, but now they are clicking on all cylinders. West Side wasted no time in dispatching Elkhart in the second game at the Michigan City regional.
The Washington regional featured four of the top 15 ranked teams in class 3A. The first game featured a top 5 matchup between Class 3A No. 2 Silver Creek and Heritage Hills. In what was a sloppy game at times, Silver Creek held off a second half change to win 52-48.
(Blake Wesley led Riley to the win. Photo via NCAA Academy)
South Bend Riley entered the Michigan City regional as an underdog, but that is nothing new as the Wildcats surprised the state as they beat South Bend Adams in the championship game, 47-43. Valparaiso had close calls with Chesterton and Portage to advance to Michigan City.
Saturday, the IHSAA boys basketball tournament continues with the regional round. Indiana Basketball Source details each of the morning games. It should be a day filled with close games.