The Silver Creek boys' basketball team secured a 63-40 victory over Salem in the first round of the Class 3A Scottsburg Sectional. The Dragons dominated the game, outscoring the Lions 20-4 in the first quarter and maintaining a lead throughout. Dane Sprigler led the team with 17 points, supported by Walker Hoffman with 14. Salem's Jaden Cheatwood scored 18 points. The Dragons, with a 13-9 record, are set to face Madison (7-16) in the first semifinal on Friday night.

By the Numbers
  • Silver Creek's victory margin: 23 points (63-40)
  • Dane Sprigler's leading points: 17
  • Walker Hoffman's contribution: 14 points
  • Jaden Cheatwood's points for Salem: 18
State of Play
  • The Dragons (13-9) set to face Madison (7-16) in the first semifinal on Friday night
  • First semifinal to be held in the Class 3A Scottsburg Sectional
  • First-round action continues with the host, and fourth-ranked, Warriors (18-5) taking on North Harrison (2-20) at 6 p.m.