Saturday boys basketball: Millers win at Forum-Tip Off Classic

Noblesville got another big win last Saturday at the Forum Tip-Off Classic at Southport, beating Jeffersonville 64-54.

The Millers led 16-11 after the first quarter and 27-21 at halftime. Justin Curry picked up where he left off, nailing three 3s in the first period and totaled 13 points in the half.

The second half belonged to Baron Walker, who helped Noblesville to a 48-36 lead after three periods. He scored 11 points in the third quarter, hitting two 3s and making a third triple in the fourth quarter. Walker also went 4-for-4 from the free throw line in the fourth and finished the game with 21 points and four 3s.

Curry also made four 3s and scored 18 points. TJ Davidson finished with 14 points, including seven in the fourth quarter.

Noblesville is 5-1 and plays a Hoosier Crossroads Conference game Friday at Westfield.

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Hamilton Heights rode the momentum from its record-breaking Friday game into the Muncie Fieldhouse Classic Saturday, where the Huskies played and beat host Muncie Central 48-41.

The Bearcats led 6-3 after a low-scoring first quarter. The Huskies came roaring back in the second period, outscoring Muncie Central 21-9 for a 24-15 halftime lead. Five different players scored during the quarter, including seven from Saunders.

The Bearcats cut Heights’ lead to 30-25 after three quarters. The Huskies held on in the fourth period, thanks to Tyler Champion, who scored 10 points in that period. Champion finished with 16 points and was named the Game MVP. Gavin Saunders scored 13 points and Dreydin Serna added nine points.

Heights is 4-2 and plays two home games this week. The Huskies welcome Western Friday for a Hoosier Conference East Division game, then host West Lafayette on Saturday.

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Guerin Catholic bounced back from a Friday loss by taking care of Yorktown 64-34 Saturday as part of the Muncie Fieldhouse Classic.

The Tigers led 15-10 after one quarter, but the Golden Eagles came back to lead 28-24 by halftime. Guerin Catholic then dominated the second half, outscoring Yorktown 21-3 in the third quarter and 15-7 in the fourth.

Bryson Cardinal scored 16 points and pulled six rebounds. Jake Grissom added 11 points, while Paris dished out four assists.

The Golden Eagles are 5-1 and host Pendleton Heights on Tuesday, then travel to Evansville Bosse on Saturday, where they will play Evansville Harrison.

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Hamilton Southeastern played an afternoon game at Christel House last Saturday, winning 48-39. Southeastern led 8-2 after one quarter and 21-12 at halftime. The Royals went up 26-12 early in the third quarter before the Eagles came back to within 34-28 by the end of the period. But Southeastern scored 14 points in the fourth to get the win.

Braeden Totten scored 20 points and pulled eight rebounds, while Lucas Weemer added eight points and collected seven rebounds. Kian Kelly dished out six assists, while Maverick Young and Totten both made two blocked shots.

The Royals are 3-2 and play Fishers Friday night in the Mudsock game at the Fishers Events Center.