Noblesville defeated Zionsville 67-49 in the IHSAA Class 4A sectional, learning from their regular season loss, where Zionsville's Maguire Mitchell scored 29 points. Despite a first quarter tie, Noblesville dominated the second quarter, opening a big lead and limiting Zionsville's field goals and causing turnovers. The Eagles' coach acknowledged the mental impact of the game and highlighted the need for improvement. Noblesville's defense limited Mitchell to 10 points, while their offense was well-balanced, with Aaron Fine leading at 18 points. The win marked the third consecutive year Noblesville ended Zionsville's season, prompting the Eagles to reflect on their flaws and strengths for the future.

By the Numbers
  • Noblesville won 67-49 against Zionsville
  • Mitchell scored 29 points in the regular season meeting but was limited to 10 points in the sectional game
  • Noblesville's Aaron Fine led with 18 points
State of Play
  • Noblesville ended Zionsville's season for the third consecutive year
  • Zionsville's coach emphasized the need to turn flaws into strengths for the future
Bottom Line

Noblesville's strategic adjustments led to a decisive victory against Zionsville, highlighting the importance of learning from previous losses for future success.