1A Loogootee vs. Rockville

Loogootee is a traditional power from the small-school ranks. They were state runners-up in 2005. Their 1975 team in the single class-era was almost “Hoosiers II” as they fell to Marion in the state championship game. This year they are led by 6-2 guard Bryant Ackerman and 6-6 center Conner Wittmer. Ackerman averages over 20 points per game and does a bit of everything.

Rockville has now had 20 wins in a season four of the last five years. Last season, they lost in the semi-state to Triton. This year they are led by juniors Lane Mahurin, Gary Ulrich, and Jordan McFall. Mahurin has an offer from Indiana State, where his brother is currently a sophomore on the team.

Expect this game to be in the upper 40’s or low 50’s as neither team looks to put up a ton of points. Both defenses only give up 43.9 points per game.