The Scottsburg Warriors (one of the top teams in 3a) visited a sneaky good New Albany Bulldogs team that new coach Jason Jones has rolling lately. It looked like a route early on. The Dogs jumped out of the gate early with a 15-2 run to begin the game. Junior Chris Lampkins continued his underrated play with 10 first quarter points. Other than the first quarter the game went pretty much even. Thr Warriors finally got it going and got the NA lead down to 4 or 5 in the 4th quarter but just never could get over that hump. New Albany secured a 77-67 win at home handing Scottsburg their 4th loss on the season.

● As mentioned above, 6'5 New Albany swing man Chris Lampkins is the definition of an up-and comer not just in southern Indiana but should begin to get state wide recognition real soon. He is just scratching the surface of what he can become. Once he gets his outside shot consistent and his ball handling under control he will become a very nice college prospect. He's playing at a high level right now almost all on superior athletic ability. Lampkins had 5 dunks in this game including a breakaway slam that put the final nail in the coffin. Chris finished with 18 and with 46 points on the weekend.

● 6'3 junior 2 guard Rylan Schrink started out quiet but warmed up in the 2nd half. Rylan is a pure shooter is that can get to his spots off the dribble or going to the basket. He is also one of Southern Indiana's best shooters from beyond the arc. Schrink has a true position as a 2 guard so it will be a seemless transition at the next level. With a good summer he could work his way onto Naia coaches radar. He finished with 17 pts.

● 6'5 Warrior guard Jack Miller continues to impress offensively as well as defensively. Miller looked like he belongs and at times looked like easily the best player on the floor. Miller is also a natural 2 guard with good size and length. Jack currently has 2 division 2 offers and a walk-on spot with Bellarmine available so the secret is out. The consistency on his outside shot is getting better but his best assest is getting to the basket to finish over small defenders or a 8-10 ft. pull up jumper. Jack ended with a game high 28 pts.

● 6'8 Warrior senior Wyatt Zellers had a quiet 15 this game but affected the game in many ways, primarily on defense. Zellers length and height allowed him multiple blocks in his game and numerous rebounds. He is very unselfish offensively when at times I'd like to see him more aggressive. His money shot is a corner 3 pointer but if he posted and guards got him the ball, he would be impossible to stop at the 3a level, especially turning to his left.

● 6'3 senior Kody Clancy also had a quiet 15 for the Warriors. Clancy currently has a few D3 offers and will thrive at that level. He may find his way on a NAIA roster if the right program takes a chance with him. He is a scoring point guard and doesn't turn the ball over. He's quick at getting to the basket and routinely knocks down the 3. If Scottsburg wants to move farther than semi state come March, their big 3 will no doubt be their leaders.

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