Wednesday, March 07, 2001
East Central wins Indiana sectional opener
Bill Theising was one of three East Central players in doubles figures as the Trojans won defeated Connersville 61-42 in the opening game of the Division Class 4A Section sectional 10 tournament in New Castle.
A 10-0 run midway the first quarter enabled East Central to take a commanding 20-6 lead that the Trojans extended to 33-16 at halftime.
Besides scoring 20 points, Theising blocked four shots and grabbed eight rebounds.
East Central plays Muncie Central Friday in the semifinals (6 p.m.). with Richmond meeting Jay County at 7:30 p.m.
CONNERSVILLE (42) — Hall 8 1 19, Northern 2 0 4, Gesel 2 1 5, Dillon 3 4 10, Morehead 1 0 2. Totals: 17 6 42.
EAST CENTRAL (61) — Engel 0 1 1, Gesell 6 2 14, Gray 1 0 3, Focke 1 0 2, Theising 8 4 20, Dever 4 5 13, Noschang 3 0 8. Totals: 23 12 61.
Connersville ....... 6 10 18 8—42
East Central ....... 20 13 17 11—61
3-pointers: C—Hall 2. E—Gray, Noschang 2. Records: E 16-5, C 5-16.
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