December 31, 2020
BNL’s Jenna Louden and East Central’s Josie Trabel will collide again when the No.4 Trojans invade BNL Fieldhouse for a rematch with the No.6 Stars on Saturday afternoon.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – When Kevin Moore took control of struggling East Central in 2009, rebuilding a program that had won only 39 games in the nine previous seasons, he selected Bedford North Lawrence as one of the success models to mimic.
That’s quite an example target. But after 12 years, after winning their first sectional title since 1992, the Trojans are closing the gap to equal terms, missing just one main piece of the resume – a victory over the Stars.
December 22, 2020
BNL senior Chloe McKnight attacks the basket in transition. McKnight hit 9 treys and scored 29 points as the 4A No.6 Stars conquered Linton 60-45 in the Limestone Classic final on Tuesday night.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – That distinct sizzling sound, like the crackling of bacon on a Saturday morning, like the burning of wood in the fireplace on a cold winter night, was radiating from Chloe McKnight.
Bedford North Lawrence’s senior super shooter, with the flick of her right wrist, became basketball’s version of the Human Torch, on fire and fantastic. Her flames burned down the state’s best Class 2A team.
December 22, 2020
BNL freshman Chloe Spreen attacks Eastern Pekin’s defense. Spreen scored 17 points as the Stars slammed the Musketeers 68-30 in the opening round of the Limestone Classic on Tuesday morning.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – Like an avalanche, starting with the collapse of a weak underlying layer, Bedford North Lawrence smothered and destroyed with a defense that became more deadly the more it plowed ahead.
Forcing turnovers at the accumulative rate of a heavy snowstorm, the Class 4A No.6 Stars overwhelmed Eastern Pekin the first round of the Limestone Classic on Tuesday morning.
The Class 2A No.9 Musketeers were guilty of 32 turnovers as BNL, quickly aware of that weakness, roared away to a 68-30 victory. Chloe Spreen scored 17 points and Irye Gomez added 16 as BNL advanced to the final to face 2A No.1 Linton (12-0). The Miners conquered Heritage Christian 61-47 in the second game.
December 21, 2020
BNL senior Jenna Louden and the 4A No.7 Stars will face Forest Park in the morning round of the Limestone Classic on Tuesday.
By Justin Sokeland
WBIW.com
BEDFORD – Anyone who has walked through the hallway where the state championship team photos adorn the walls, anyone who has stared up at the banners waving softly in the northeast corner of BNL Fieldhouse, knows the impact of Austin “Pete” Pritchett.
He’s the Godfather of Bedford North Lawrence basketball, the Hall of Fame coach, the giant gentleman who directed the Stars to two state championships and established the program as one of Indiana’s best. Everything linked to the tradition of BNL centers on the bear of a man who towered over his kids and demanded their best.
December 19, 2020
MADISON – BNL’s Irye Gomez finds a clear path to the basket. Gomez scored a season-high 19 points as the No.7 Stars stopped Madison 62-53 on Saturday afternoon.
By Justin Sokeland
MADISON – Welcome back, Irye Gomez.
Practice makes perfect, according to all the known cliches and standards of excellence, while Gomez disproved while powering No.7 Bedford North Lawrence to a key Hoosier Hills Conference road victory.
Gomez, seeing her first action of any kind – game or practice – since the win over Jeffersonville on Dec. 8, scored a season-high 19 points as the Stars stopped Madison 62-53 in a showdown for the top spot in the league on Saturday afternoon.