Franklin Central standout Marcus Burk shoots a short jumper against Perry Meridian. Burk is among the state leaders in scoring; he tallied 40 against Franklin Central standout Marcus Burk shoots a short jumper against Perry Meridian. Burk is among the state leaders in scoring; he tallied 40 against Columbus East and 30 against Terre Haute North Vigo.Columbus East and 30 against Terre Haute North Vigo. Franklin Central (16-5) – Reigning three-time sectional champions … enjoying best season since 2011 … favored to win sectional in turnabout role … entered last year’s sectional with only five wins; then reached Seymour Regional championship game … rolled to 10 straight wins this season after losing season opener at Ben Davis … champions of prestigious Richmond holiday tourney with winning margin of 17.5 points … offense averages 68.0 points, 16.4 assists … led by one-two punch of 6-3 senior Marcus Burk, 25.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, and senior point guard Jimmy Weinke, 11.6 points, 4.4 assists … 6-6 junior Grant Pedigo pitches in with 11.2 points, team-high 6.6 rebounds … senior Antoyne Jackson adds 6.0 points and 4.8 rebounds … Flashes average 7.8 steals per game … coach John Rockey in fifth year … Flashes have won seven 4A sectionals since 2004 … short trip to end regular season Friday at Roncalli … Flashes meet Martinsville-Greenwood winner in a semifinal March 4.
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Greenwood (10-10) – Perhaps one of coach Bruce Hensley’s better campaigns … most wins since 2005-06 … four sophomore starters – 6-1 Eric Moenkhaus, 14.1 points; 6-5 Jeffrey Reynolds, 12.3 points, team-high 8.8 rebounds; 6-2 Braydon Kincaid, 11.9 points, 4.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists; and Max Raker, 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds … senior guard John Conley, 11.1 points, 3.9 rebounds … up-and-down Woodmen had four-game midseason win streak … 3-8 against 4A teams … enter sectional action without winning a sectional game for 12 straight years … New Palestine visits Friday … underdog Woodmen meet Mid-State co-champion Martinsville (15-6) Tuesday … winner faces favored Franklin Central (16-5) in semifinals March 4.
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