(Noblesville's Baron Walker defends Jeffersonville's Michael Cooper at the FORUM Tipoff Classic. PHOTO: JT Cocherell)

 

Without Northwestern signee Tre Singleton, Jeffersonville gave everything they had, but Noblesville's junior guards Baron Walker and Justin Curry were too much in the end. Walker and Curry combined for 39 points in the Noblesville victory. Jeffersonville received 23 points from Wright State signee P.J. Douglas in the losing effort.

 

Noblesville's three-point shooting, especially early, was the difference in the game. Curry made three three-pointers in the first quarter to get the Millers off to a fast start. He scored 13 of his 18 points in the first half. On the other hand, Jeffersonville searched for a second scorer to go with Douglas throughout the game. Michael Cooper, also a Wright State signee, never found a shooting rhythm and finished 3-11 from the field for nine points before fouling out.

 

Walker took over in the second half. He scored 21 points on only 11 shots by making four threes. He also added four assists and two blocks.

 

TJ Davidson also came up with a few big plays for the Millers. He struggled to handle Jeffersonville's pressure but broke free for 14 points. Davidson and Walker each drew five fouls on Jeffersonville defenders, leading to Cooper and Douglas fouling out.

 

Jeffersonville will be a 4A championship contender once Singleton returns from his injury.