The Mid-State Conference flexed its muscles in the first round of sectional action. Six of the seven teams saw action in the opening round and the league went 5-1. More impressively, the lone loss came in a game between two Mid-State schools. Against non-conference opposition, the Mid-State went 4-0 this week.

 

Two of the victories came in hard fought fashion at high profile sectionals. Decatur Central advanced at Pike to a second round date with the hosts by downing Indianapolis Tech 58-54. At Center Grove, Whiteland pulled a mild upset by beating Southport 43-40. That win set up an all Mid-State semi-final between the Warriors and Franklin. The Grizzly Cubs downed Greenwood in a nailbiter Wednesday night, 50-49.

 

The other two victories for conference teams came at Terre Haute, the sectional where the favorite never wins. Mooresville moved into the second round with an always satisfying win over a MIC school. The Pioneers downed Terre Haute North 61-47. Plainfield demolished Northview 68-39. The Quakers now get the challenge of facing 18-4 Terre Haute South in the second round. Mooresville will face the last Mid-State team to enter the tournament fray, Martinsville.