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1 Thursday, November 24, 2016 Sheridan, Noblesville, Cicero, Arcadia, Atlanta, Carmel, Fishers, Westfield Vol. 3, No. 233 TODAY S WEATHER Mostly cloudy today and tonight. Patchy drizzle before 7 a.m., and patchy fog before 11 a.m. HIGH: 46 LOW: 34 Hiring of 13 new correction officers for adult jail Interested in an exciting and rewarding career with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office? As part of the recently approved expansion of the adult jail facility, the Sheriff's Office will be hiring up to 13 new correction officers in the near future. A career in corrections is not for everyone. The work can be rigorous and even dangerous at times. Officers must exhibit unquestionable integrity at all times while ensuring the safety and security of pre-adjudicated individuals as well as those serving time after sentencing. Professionalism and outstanding service are required as the jail staff maintains one of the best run facilities in Indiana. Benefits for full-time officers include a competitive salary, health insurance, paid holidays, deferred compensation plans, pension plan, and opportunities for advancement. For more information and to obtain a preapplication, visit the following website: and click on the "Corrections and Youth Care" tab or A selection process will begin in the near future and additional staff hired on an on-going basis as openings arise. Hamilton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Noblesville boys basketball season opener Community Campaign Noblesville Main Street announced today a major year-end fundraising effort to help continue many favorite community programs in The 2016 Community Campaign is a direct effort of the NMS Organization Committee and Board of Directors to help continue service in 2017 and bolster administrative efforts to ensure the longevity of the organization as they work toward a higher goal of endowment development. Elements for this campaign kick off with Giving Tuesday on November 29 th where Main Street executive director Chris Owens hopes to build on the success of last year s promotion. Also a part of the campaign, Noblesville Main Street will host a Holiday Fundraising Dinner from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4 at Matteo s Ristorante Italiano presented by Nova 29 Property Management. Tickets are $75 each and registration is available at this website: Noblesvillemainstreet.org. The group will also initiate a social media giving campaign through Facebook using the following website: thiscommunitycares.com. The final piece of the campaign will include 2017 membership renewals and new membership drive to be initiated in early December via mail. Our need is to raise funds to ensure we continue to provide most of our programming which is free of charge to the public, said Chris Owens. We hope our community will consider supporting our efforts through a general donation or a membership to Noblesville Main Street to help support our downtown! In addition to the efforts above, the public can identify Noblesville Main Street as a benefactor through the Kroger Community Rewards program and on Amazon Smile where a portion of proceeds are donated back to the organization. Cicero resident receives special DAR recognition The Indiana Daughters of the American Revolution sponsored a "Salute Indiana!" Bicentennial Indiana Flag Salute contest to celebrate Indiana's 200th birthday. The winning entry was Gretchen Aggertt Weber of Danville with Judges' Special Recognition given to Barbara L. Brockhoff of Cicero. "The Hamilton County Horseshoe Prairie Chapter of NSDAR recognizes these patriotic women and we are very proud of Cicero resident Barbara Brockhoff's entry in this milestone event," said Chapter Vice Regent and Historian Sharon McMahon. Here is Brockhoff's salute: Indiana, my Indiana, We are Hoosiers, tried and true. NO REPORTER ON FRIDAY Reporter photo by Kent Graham The Noblesville High School student section was out in full force Wednesday as the Millers boys basketball team opened its season with a victory over Indianapolis Northwest. To read about Noblesville s win and see more pictures from the game, turn to our sports section, which begins on Page 5. To our flag, we pledge Our hearts and hands, The Indiana gold and blue. Here is Weber's salute: O, blue and gold, with torch of old, Enlighten our path with hope. Hoosiers, we look up to thee And pledge our all to liberty. Each evening the Hamilton County Reporter is prepared for publication for sending the next morning. The Reporter will not publish on Friday so that our staff may enjoy Thursday s Thanksgiving Holiday with their families.

2 2 News Hamilton East Public Library lists Here are the Hamilton East Public Library items lists for the week of Nov. 21, 2016: New Adult Fiction Books 1. The Wonder: A novel; by Emma Donoghue 2. Commonwealth: A novel; by Ann Patchett 3. Home; by Harlan Coben 4. Triple Crown; by Felix Francis 5. Night Watch; by Iris Johansen 6. Escape Clause; by John Sandford 7. Sex, Lies & Serious Money; by Stuart Woods 8. A Terrible Beauty: A Lady Emily mystery; by Tasha Alexander 9. Cakewalk: A novel; by Rita Mae Brown 10. Smoke and Mirrors; by Elly Griffiths New Adult Nonfiction Books 1. Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-RN Examination; by Linda Anne Silvestri 2. PANDAS and PANS in School Settings: A handbook for educators; by Patrica Rice Doran 3. Frommer's... Ireland. 4. Mind: A Journey to the Heart of Being Human; by Daniel J. Siegel 5. Fodor's Maui; by Gary Diedrichs 6. The Unofficial guide to Las Vegas; by Bob Sehlinger 7. Healthy, Happy Pregnancy Cookbook: Over 125 Delicious Recipes to Satisfy You, Nourish Baby, and Combat Common Pregnancy Discomforts; by Stephanie Clarke 8. Filthy Rich: A powerful billionaire, the sex scandal that undid him, and all the justice that money can buy: The shocking true story of Jeffrey Epstein; by James Patterson 9. Present over Perfect: Leaving behind frantic for a simpler, more soulful way of living; by Shauna Niequist 10. Wild and Free: A Hope-Filled Anthem for the Woman Who Feels She Is Both Too Much and Never Enough; by Jess Connolly New DVDs 1. Agatha Raisin. Series one 2. Love & Friendship 3. The Purge. Election Year 4. Teen Wolf. Season 5, part 2 5. Grimm. Season five 6. NCIS: New Orleans. The first season 7. Nearlyweds 8. Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid 9. Bob's Burgers. The complete 1st season 10. Slim New Music CDs 1.Cosmic Hallelujah; by Kenny Chesney 2....It's Too Late to Stop Now. Volume II, III, IV & DVD; by Van Morrison 3. A Pentatonix Christmas; by Pentatonix 4. Teaser; by Tommy Bolin 5. Calling Card; by Rory Gallagher 6. Notes from San Francisco; by Rory Gallagher 7. Scott Joplin, His Greatest Hits; by Scott Joplin 8. Bang; by James Gang Do You Have A Community Announcement? Wedding, Birth Announcement, Anniversary Share It With The Community Contact the Hamilton County Reporter Hamiltonconorth or call

3 News 3 Tips to get the most out of the cooler weather (StatePoint) The temperatures are dropping and it s time for cool weather fun. Here are a few ideas for enjoying the season both indoors and out. Outdoor Adventure Bundle up and get outdoors, whether close to home or a drive away. From cross country skiing to skating and hiking, there s no reason to wait until next spring to enjoy Mother Nature. Some of the most exhilarating outdoor activities can only take place at this time of year. Just be sure your family is prepared for any outdoor conditions. Check weather reports ahead of time and be sure to layer up. Remember, that it s possible to get dehydrated even in cooler temperatures, so pack water and sports drinks in an insulated container that won t freeze the contents. Likewise, winter rays can be strong, so wear sunglasses and sunscreen, and pack lip balm with UV protection. Look for tech gear designed for outdoor sports, such as the WSD-F10 Smart Outdoor Watch powered by Android Wear, which features a wide array of tools, including direction, altitude, and atmospheric pressure measurement capabilities, as well as sunrise and sunset time displays, tide graphs and activity graphs. The watch also lets you stay connected on the go, with alerts, weather, maps, voice search and more, and is available online on Google Store, Amazon and in retail stores nationwide. Indoor Fun Staying indoors? There s no need to go stir crazy. There s plenty of fun to be had at home, so put on some slippers and stay awhile. If you have a fireplace -- get it cranking. It s time to make s mores. Then, find fun activities that bring the family together, such as a movie marathon or arts and crafts. The musically inclined can have a family sing-along. You may not have the space for an authentic grand piano in your home, but you don t necessarily need one. New technology, such as the Casio CGP-700 digital piano, features an 88-note scaled hammer action keyboard with replicated ebony and ivory keys, allowing for an authentic grand piano feel. Its interface enables seasoned musicians and beginners alike to choose tones, select rhythms, split and layer sounds, and more. Additionally, the CGP-700 has 550 built-in tones to choose from, including guitar, bass, strings, brass and organ. On that note, consider throwing a family talent show. From singing and playing piano, to telling knock knock jokes, set the stage for performers and make it feel like a real theater by hanging a curtain behind them. With the right mindset, and a few supplies, winter fun can be had anywhere, from the comfort of your living room to the top of a mountain. The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. - Matthew 10:24 50 Years Ago News: Carmel Town Attorney Leroy New last week filed a request for the dismissal of a suit against the town filed earlier by five town residents objecting to the annexation of some 500 acres south of the town. Sports: Junior Kent Carson may be one of the most accurate gunners this side of the Mississippi, but when it comes to robbing the opponent blind there may be none better in the business than Hamilton Heights R-R boys Jack Ryan and Dick Russell. Ad: A&P Shop: Red Emperor Grapes, 19 cents a pound! Find The Reporter on Facebook Hamilton County Reporter Hamilton County s Hometown Newspaper NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS OF ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION Notice is hereby given the taxpayers of Sheridan Community Schools, Hamilton/Boone County, Indiana that the proper legal officers will consider the following additional appropriation in excess of the budget for the current year at their regular meeting place at Sheridan High School, Media Center, North Hinesley, Sheridan, at 6:30 o clock p.m. on the 6th day of December, Fund Name: General Fund Major Budget Classification: 0101 $54,000 Total for General Fund: $54,000 Taxpayers appearing at the meeting shall have a right to be heard. The additional appropriations as finally made will be referred to the Department of Local Government Finance (Department). The Department will make a written determination as to the sufficiency of funds to support the appropriations made within fifteen (15) days of receipt of a Certified Copy of the action taken. Date: December 6th, 2016 Robin Popejoy, Director of Business (Fiscal Officer) 11/24/2016 Hamilton County Reporter Contact Information Phone Hamiltonconorthreporter@hotmail.com Publisher Jeff Jellison Hamiltonconorthreporter@hotmail.com Editor Don Jellison Hoosiermaba@aol.com Sports Editor Richie Hall Rhall1977@gmail.com Web Address Mailing Address PO Box190 Westfield, IN Subscripton Information Print Edition 3 months $18 6 months $34 1 Year $68 Daily Edition 6 months $25 1 Year $50

4 4 News How to add a touch of elegance to your traditional Thanksgiving meal (StatePoint) Thanksgiving is a quintessential example of American tradition, and the food and drink on your holiday table is undoubtedly the centerpiece of the holiday. While staples like turkey and stuffing will always have a place at the table, don t be shy about taking a cue from classic French dishes and dining style to add a touch of elegance to your entertaining, says Frederic Barnier, of Maison Louis Jadot, one of the most trusted wine houses in Burgundy. Barnier recommends pairing your turkey dinner with Maison Louis Jadot s Beaujolais-Villages 2014 and Chablis 2015, and serving it alongside this recipe for Pain d Epices -- a French spiced bread, traditional in Burgundy -- which pairs perfectly with Maison Louis Jadot Beaujolais Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 2 tsp. baking soda A pinch of salt 1 tsp. green aniseed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup honey 2 tbsp. softened butter 3 tbsp. skim milk Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Using a rolling pin, crush the aniseed Place the flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl and mix Transfer the dry ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the aniseed, sugar and honey Add the butter and milk, using the whisk attachment, mix for 5 minutes Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, then pour in the batter. Spread evenly and press down with a fork; bake for 55 minutes Test for doneness; the tip of a knife inserted into the center should come out clean Cool on a rack, then transfer to a serving platter Another delightful French twist to your Thanksgiving feast is Chestnut stuffing. Simply add roasted and chopped chestnuts to your usual stuffing recipe for an elegant French touch. Your turkey and stuffing pairs well with Pinot Noir. Remember that setting, as much as flavor, can elevate your feast. Use seasonal fall flowers and fresh sprigs of herb to lend your table a festive, elegant vibe. This year, offer your guests something special. Look to French food and wine and infuse traditional Thanksgiving dishes with sophisticated flavors. Do You Have A Community Announcement? Wedding, Birth Announcement, Anniversary Share It With The Community Contact the Hamilton County Reporter Hamiltonconorth or call

5 Sports 5 Millers cruise past Northwest in opener By RICHIE HALL Reporter Sports Editor With a senior-dominated lineup, many of Noblesville's boys basketball games this year should end the way the Millers' first game did. Noblesville led from start to finish in its Wednesday opener, beating Indianapolis Northwest in front of a customary spirited crowd at The Mill. The Millers will play their second game at home as well, hosting another Indianapolis team, Howe, on Saturday night. "Excellent start," said Noblesville coach Brian McCauley, who begins his third season as coach of the Millers. "I was really pleased with our defensive effort in the first quarter." Noblesville only allowed the Space Pioneers two points in the first period, an early layin. That came right after senior McGwire Plumer scored the first basket of the Millers' season. Northwest tied it up, but Noblesville then scored the next 10 points of the quarter while allowing the Space Pioneers none. Plumer had six points, and senior Max Flinchum added four. Flinchum was just getting warmed up for a huge second quarter. He drained four 3-pointers in that period, one that saw the Millers pile up 23 points and take a lead into halftime. Corby Mertens, another senior, made a 3-pointer of his own towards the end of the half. Rico Duncan helped out with a mid-quarter layin; Duncan is another senior who saw varsity time last season. Nolan Ginther is also part of the senior brigade; he made his presence known in the first quarter with three rebounds and a pair of steals. The Space Pioneers cut Noblesville's lead to at the end of the third period, using their own hot shooting. Five of Northwest's six baskets were 3-pointers. The Millers were able to keep things from getting out of hand, though, with the occasional basket and by making their free throws - five of seven in the period. Noblesville cruised through the fourth quarter, scoring 24 points. Beginning at the midway point of the period, the Millers scored 11 unanswered points, with Flinchum getting five of them. He had already made another 3-pointer before the run, and got another long range shot to get Noblesville ahead Flinchum's final tally for the night was 6-of-7 from 3-point range, totaling 28 points. "We really had a poor third quarter, which was disappointing," said McCauley. "We had 10 turnovers in the third quarter, didn't play well at all. And then in the fourth quarter, we were better." The last point for Noblesville was by yet another senior, Ernesto Martinez. A move-in from Mexico, Martinez had the Miller fans screaming for him to get in during the late stages of the game. He finally did, and got more wild cheers when he made a free throw with 50.6 seconds left. While the seniors will be leading the way for Noblesville this year, the underclassmen also had decent games. Junior Ryan Barnes, this year's Miller football quarterback, pulled three rebounds and added a point. Sophomore Grant Gremel got called for a starting position, and was a force on the boards: He led Noblesville with eight rebounds. Gremel scored three points, including two on a fourth-quarter putback. Sophomore Xavier Hines added two free throws in the second quarter. After Flinchum's 28, Plumer added 13 points, while Mertens scored nine and Duncan had six, including a 4-of-4 effort from the line. "All in all, decent start," said McCauley. "We're not where we want to be, but guys had good effort, solid attitudes and it's a good thing to learn from and try to get better for the next game." Reporter photo by Kent Graham Noblesville s Max Flinchum drained six 3-pointers in a 28-point effort for the Millers in their opening game on Wednesday night at The Mill. Noblesville beat Indianapolis Northwest Turn to Page 6 for a boxscore and more photos

6 6 Sports Rico Duncan scored six points for Noblesville and was 4-of-4 from the free throw line. Noblesville boxscore Noblesville 70, Indpls. Northwest 45 Noblesville FG FT TP PF Nolan Ginther Grant Gremel Corby Mertens Max Flinchum McGwire Plumer Xavier Hines Ryan Barnes Rico Duncan Ernesto Martinez Trevor Conwell Zack Johnson Totals Score by Quarters Northwest Noblesville Noblesville 3-point shooting (7-12) Flinchum 6-7, Mertens 1-3, Ginther 0-1, Martinez 0-1. Noblesville rebounds (25) Gremel 8, Ginther 4, Mertens 4, Barnes 3, Hines 2, Duncan 2, Flinchum 1, Plumer 1. Reporter photo by Kent Graham

7 Sports 7 Reporter photo by Kent Graham Sophomore Xavier Hines had some solid minutes for Noblesville during its season-opening game with Indianapolis Northwest Wednesday night at The Mill. Sophomore Grant Gremel led the Millers in rebounding with eight boards. Reporter photo by Kent Graham

8 8 Sports Huskies fall to Tigers, Hamilton Heights dropped its opening game Wednesday, falling to Lebanon at the Tigers' Rosensthil Gym. The Huskies led after the first quarter, but Lebanon blasted back to take a halftime lead. After a close third period, the Tigers poured in 26 points in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Sterling Weatherford earned a doubledouble, leading the Heights scoring with 16 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Caymn Lutz added 15 points and Max Wahl scored 11. Tyler Wiltermood pulled six rebounds. The Huskies are back on the road Saturday, playing at Mount Vernon. Lebanon 66, Heights 48 Heights FG FT TP PF Max Wahl Caymn Lutz Michael Cross Sterling Weatherford Drayden Thomas Dawson Phifer Max Beale Noah Wallace Caleb Bean Tyler Wiltermood Austin Sauerteig Totals Score by Quarters Heights Lebanon Heights 3-point shooting (3-14) Wahl 2-3, Weatherford 1-3, Phifer 0-3, Lutz 0-2, Cross 0-1, Wallace 0-1, Wiltermood 0-1. Heights rebounds (27) Weatherford 10, Wiltermood 6, Lutz 4, Sauerteig 4, Wahl 2, Cross 1. Wednesday boys basketball scores Courtesy John Harrell s website Argos 57, Bremen 36 Avon 80, Plainfield 69 Barr-Reeve 55, Washington 33 Bellmont 59, Southern Wells 53 Cambridge City Lincoln 75, Wes-Del 63 Centerville 69, Eastern Hancock 56 Clinton Prairie 62, Frankfort 59 Connersville 63, Union County 29 Covington 50, Western Boone 49 Crown Point 73, Bowman Academy 69 Culver 63, Rochester 46 Delphi 62, Clinton Central 49 Evansville Central 69, North Posey 59 Forest Park 57, Crawford County 55 Frankton 91, Taylor 38 Homestead 48, Huntington North 44 Horizon Christian (Fort Wayne) 72, Richmond 62 Indianapolis Manual 90, Urbana (Ill.) 74 Indianapolis Scecina 84, Indianapolis Herron 44 Jeffersonville 65, Southport 52 Knox 45, North Judson 37 Kokomo 45, Western 36 LaVille 80, South Bend Career Academy 36 Lanesville 85, Cannelton 34 Lawrence Central 62, Brownsburg 46 Lebanon 66, Hamilton Heights 48 Leo 51, Eastside 49, OT Logansport 65, Peru 56 Lowell 92, Hanover Central 62 Madison 65, Southwestern (Hanover) 60 Marion 94, Maconaquah 49 McCutcheon 94, West Lafayette 46 Merrillville 72, Hammond 47 Mishawaka 59, Elkhart Memorial 53, OT Mississinewa 61, Manchester 53 Monrovia 70, Eminence 44 Munster 55, Hammond Noll 54 Sheridan fell to Rossville Wednesday in its season-opening game, which took place at the Hornets' gym. The Hornets led 12-9 after the first quarter, then pulled away for a halftime lead. Sheridan cut into Rossville's lead in the third period, but were outscored in the fourth quarter. Drake Delph scored 10 points for the Blackhawks and also handed out four assists. Nick Burnell grabbed 10 rebounds; Weatherford Lutz both he and Jack Waitt scored six points. Sheridan is off until Friday, Dec. 2, Delph N. Burnell when it hosts Clinton Prairie. New Haven 82, Woodlan 61 Noblesville 70, Indianapolis Northwest 45 North Central (Indianapolis) 79, Indianapolis Metropolitan 24 North Knox 69, White River Valley 47 North Montgomery 63, Speedway 51 Northview 56, Vincennes Lincoln 46 Oak Hill 82, Wabash 48 Oregon-Davis 58, Triton 42 Park Tudor 60, University 43 Perry Central 66, Tell City 59, OT Pike Central 66, Northeast Dubois 49 Plymouth 60, John Glenn 53, OT Portage 68, Highland 46 River Forest 76, LaCrosse 40 Rossville 49, Sheridan 35 Salem 75, West Washington 48 Scottsburg 69, Austin 68 Shelbyville 61, Rushville 43 Shenandoah 61, Daleville 32 Shoals 62, Dugger Union 44 South Adams 53, Union City 39 South Bend Adams 75, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 66 South Knox 44, Sullivan 40 Southmont 72, North Putnam 61 Terre Haute North 67, Mooresville 61 Tipton 64, Tri-Central 17 Tri-West 59, Cascade 46 Tri 65, Knightstown 36 Triton Central 69, Morristown 64 Valparaiso 77, Boone Grove 17 Warsaw 75, Tippecanoe Valley 27 Washington Twp. 62, Calumet 54 West Vigo 66, North Vermillion 42 Wheeler 56, South Central (Union Mills) 41 Whitko 60, Columbia City 41 Paris (Ill.) Tournament Rockville 58, Salt Fork (Ill.) 27 Paris (Ill.) 61, Chrisman (Ill.) 38 Hornets pull away from Hawks Rossville 49, Sheridan 35 Sheridan FG FT TP PF Jack Waitt Brody Perry Drake Delph Sean Weitzel Tommy Glidden Cam Weitzel University, the No. 5 team in Class 1A, fell to 3A No. 1 Park Tudor in a Wednesday game at the "U" Center. The Trailblazers were down just at halftime, but hot shooting from the Panthers in the third quarter put them behind after that period ended. Emerson Halbleib dominated the paint hitting all five of his shots en route to 12 points. Josh Alford led all scorers with 14 points, while David Howard put in seven. University is now 1-1, and plays at Central Christian on Friday, Dec. 2. Park Tudor 60, University 43 University FG FT TP PF Josh Alford Emerson Halbleib David Howard Zach Hodgin Aiden Roaten Nick Burnell Tanner Swindle Totals Score by Quarters Rossville Sheridan Sheridan 3-point shooting (1-19) C. Weitzel 1-4, Glidden 0-5, S. Weitzel 0-4, Waitt 0-3, Delph 0-2, Swindle 0-1. Sheridan rebounds (29) Burnell 10, Delph 5, Waitt 4, Roaten 3, Swindle 3, S. Weitzel 2, Glidden 1, C. Weitzel 1. 3A No. 1 Panthers stop Blazers Sickels Hamilton County Reporter Halbleib Kaden Edwards Ethan Sickels Totals Score by Quarters Park Tudor University University 3-point shooting (0-3) Sickels 0-2, Alford 0-1. University rebounds (12) Alford 6, Halbleib 3, Howard 2, Hodgin 1. Hamilton County s Hometown Newspaper

9 Sports 9 IBCA boys basketball coaches poll Rank, team Points First 1 New Albany McCutcheon North Central Lawrence North Bloomington South Warsaw Community Carmel Fort Wayne North Side Merrillville Pike Logansport Castle Zionsville South Bend Riley Crown Point Southport Carroll (Fort Wayne) Terre Haute South Vigo Indianapolis Cathedral Evansville F. J. Reitz 88 Other Schools Receiving Votes Barr-Reeve, Ben Davis, Bowman Academy, Columbia City, Columbus North, East Chicago Central, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Harrison, Floyd Central, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Fort Wayne Snider, Fort Wayne South Side, Franklin Central, Hamilton Southeastern, Homestead, Indianapolis Attucks, Indianapolis Howe, Indianapolis Manual, Indianapolis Tech, Lapel, Lawrence Central, Liberty Christian, Lowell, Marion, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Muncie Central, New Haven, Noblesville, North Posey, Northeastern, NorthWood, Oak Hill, Park Tudor, Roncalli, South Bend Washington, Tipton, Tri-West Hendricks, Twin Lakes, Valparaiso, Warren Central IBCA girls basketball coaches poll Rank School Total Points Record 1st Place 1 Carmel Homestead North Central Penn Columbus North Lawrence North Pike Heritage Christian East Chicago Central Zionsville Plainfield Hamilton Southeastern North Harrison South Bend St. Joseph Ben Davis Greenfield-Central Evansville Central Center Grove Roncalli Northridge Other Schools Receiving Votes Argos, Bedford North Lawrence, East Central, Elkhart Central, Fishers, Fort Wayne Concordia, Fort Wayne Snider, Fountain Central, Gary West Side, Glenn, Greensburg, Jeffersonville, Lawrence Central, Martinsville, Merrillville, Michigan City Marquette, New Albany, Noblesville, Northwestern, Norwell, Pendleton Heights, Rushville, Tippecanoe Valley, Warren Central, Warsaw, Westfield, Whitko. ICGSA girls basketball polls Class 4A 1 Carmel (2) Homestead (9) North Central (3) Columbus North Lawrence North 76 T7 6 Penn (1) Hamilton Southeastern Pike 41 NR 9 East Chicago Central 36 NR 10 Zionsville 32 T7 Others receiving votes: Plainfield, Ben Davis, Greenfield Central, Merrillville, Northridge, Warsaw, Center Grove Class 3A 1 North Harrison (10) 143 T1 2 Heritage Christian (4) 134 T1 3 South Bend St. Joseph (1) Norwell Greensburg Tippecanoe Valley Northwestern Ft Wayne Concordia Evansville Memorial Benton Central 24 7 Others receiving votes: Rushville, Vincennes Lincoln, John Glenn, Ft Wayne Dwenger Class 2A 1 Whitko (14) Providence Fountain Central Triton Central Oregon Davis Cascade 63 NR 7 Austin Evansville Mater Dei Eastern Pekin Lafayette Central Catholic 19 4 Others receiving votes: Oak Hill, Covenant Christian, Delphi, North Knox, Winchester, Bremen, Sheridan, Central Noble, Carroll, Monroe Central, Frankton Class 1A 1 MC Marquette (8) Argos Wood Memorial (1) Jac-Cen-Del North White Vincennes Rivet Indianapolis Tindley (1) Morgan Township Union City Hauser 12 NR Others receiving votes: North Miami, Barr Reeve, South Central (UM), LaCrosse, NE Dubois

10 10 Sports NBA standings Eastern Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Toronto Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Southeast W L PCT. GB Atlanta Charlotte Orlando Washington Miami Central W L PCT. GB Cleveland Chicago Milwaukee Indiana Detroit Wednesday s scores Memphis 104, Philadelphia 99, 2OT San Antonio 119, Charlotte 114 Phoenix 92, Orlando 87 Cleveland 137, Portland 125 Atlanta 96, Indiana 85 Boston 111, Brooklyn 92 Detroit 107, Miami 84 Toronto 115, Houston 102 L.A. Clippers 124, Dallas 104 Utah 108, Denver 83 New Orleans 117, Minnesota 96 Golden State 149, L.A. Lakers 106 Sacramento 116, Oklahoma City 101 Western Conference Northwest W L PCT. GB Oklahoma City Utah Portland Denver Minnesota Southwest W L PCT. GB San Antonio Memphis Houston New Orleans Dallas Pacific W L PCT. GB L.A. Clippers Golden State L.A. Lakers Sacramento Phoenix Hawks halt Pacers comeback, win By GREG RAPPAPORT Courtesy nba.com/pacers After trailing by as much as 17 points in the first half, the Pacers battled all the way back into the game. A crafty layup from Monta Ellis brought the Pacers' deficit to just one point, and lifted the crowd at Bankers Life Fieldhouse to its feet, as Indiana trailed with 3:42 remaining in the third quarter. From there, however, Atlanta opened up a deflating 19-2 run spanning the third and fourth quarters, as the Hawks went on to win on Wednesday night. "When we got it down to one, we made a few mistakes, gambled a couple times on defense, a couple of turnovers. All of a sudden, the momentum shifted to the other side," said Pacers head coach Nate McMillan after the game. It was an impressive comeback bid for Indiana, having trailed by nearly 20, but the Hawks, on the second night of a back-toback, summoned the energy to close the game forcefully, using their scoring run that bridged the game's final two quarters. After taking the body blow of what was, at its worst, a 23-4 Hawks run, Indiana mustered yet another late rally, using free throws from Paul George, an and-1 from Jeff Teague, and a 3-pointer from Ellis to break an 8-0 run of their own, leaving the Pacers trailing by 12 points with 5:12 remaining. But just as he had all game, Atlanta center Dwight Howard answered in kind, scoring in the paint to help add to his impressive 23-point, 20-rebound performance against the Pacers. "We just didn t squash down on Dwight Howard. I think he had nine offensive rebounds and that s huge when playing a team like the Hawks. You can t let them get offensive rebounds and extra possessions. You just have to get into a good flow on offense because they re a good defensive team," Thaddeus Young said. If there was one constant of the evening for the Pacers, it was the play of Thad Young, whose 24 points and scrappy plays for loose balls helped give the Pacers a chance against Atlanta. But the play of Howard, combined with the Hawks' final run, proved to be too much for Indiana, as the Hawks snapped a three-game losing streak and the Pacers dropped their third consecutive home game. Young led the way for the Pacers early on, scoring nine consecutive points for Indiana. But on the other end, Howard proved problematic from the get-go for the Pacers, hitting his first four field goal attempts and racking up eight early points, forcing McMillan to call a timeout. From there, the Hawks continued to execute on offense, building a at the conclusion of the first quarter. In the second, the bench units traded baskets until the Hawks began to find a groove. As the quarter wore on, the Hawks' offense began to separate itself, going on a 10-0 run to push its seven-point lead to 17, triggering a McMillan timeout with 7:34 remaining in the half. The gap between the teams was made up primarily of scoring from Howard, who finished the half with 16 points and 11 rebounds. But despite hitting their nadir of 17 points, the Pacers' starting unit was able to rally at the end of the half, using a 16-4 run to chop their halftime deficit down to just five points entering the locker room. In the third quarter, although a Myles Turner 3-pointer kicked off the action, Atlanta got back to business, going on a 9-2 run and forcing McMillan to call timeout with 7:35 left in the quarter. Out of the timeout, however, Indiana's starting unit rallied again, using an 11-3 counter to spring back into the game, at one point trailing just following the Ellis layup. Feeling the game tighten, the Hawks reeled off 7-0 burst to put themselves back out in front, taking a lead into the fourth quarter. That streak of offense from Atlanta ended up turning into the Hawks' gamedefining 23-4 run, all but sealing the game as Indiana trailed by 16 points with 8:54 remaining in the game. In search of answers for how to get back on track, Myles Turner offered a simple prescription while at his locker after the game. "We just need better effort," he said. "And just go out there and show what Pacers basketball is all about."