It was a tough start for West Central Conference teams on the hardwood. The league went just 1-7 in games played during the opening week. The only victory belonged to the Monrovia Bulldogs who kept possession of the coveted “Powder Keg” by thrashing Eminence 85-65.

 

South Putnam and Cloverdale had the toughest weeks of all conference teams. The Eagles fell on Wednesday night to Turkey Run 59-44 and then succumbed to Edgewood 70-36 on Saturday night. Meanwhile, Cloverdale fell to Covenant Christian 72-60 Friday night and then lost a heartbreaker to Riverton Parke Saturday 66-63.

 

In other action, North Putnam lost their opener to Southmont 68-42 Wednesday night. Also on Wednesday, Cascade fell to a very good Plainfield team 82-59 and Crawfordsville downed Greencastle 51-39.

 

Action this week is highlighted by the Putnam County Tournament on Friday and Saturday evenings. Also, conference play will begin on Friday night when Monrovia visits Cascade. That is part of a very difficult weekend for the Bulldogs who return home on Saturday to face a tough Danville team.