Barr-Reeve basketball advances to the Class 1A state championship
Barr-Reeve basketball is back in the IHSAA state final after defeating Hauser in the Class 1A semi-state.
WASHINGTON, Ind. — The path through semi-state required poise for Barr-Reeve, an understanding of what the moment required. The Vikings found themselves in two tight battles, but in the end, they were cutting nets as the last team standing in the Hatchet House.
On Saturday, March 21, Barr-Reeve defeated Liberty Christian 39-37 and Hauser 52-47 to win semi-state. In coach Heath Howington’s first year, he has Barr-Reeve heading to Indianapolis to play for a state championship against Triton next Saturday morning at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “This group of kids set the bar pretty high in our first year,” Howington said.
“Incredible to see them shine on a bright stage like this tonight. ” Josh Miller led the Vikings with 19 points in their first win of the day against Liberty Christian. Kierson Lengacher, who led Barr-Reeve in the semi-state championship with 29 points, has been dreaming of this moment.
“It’s been a dream for me ever since watching (the 2021 Vikings team) go to Gainbridge,” Lengacher said. “Our gameplan all year has been to be us, go out and Barr-Reeve ‘em. ” More: Princeton basketball completes historic run with IHSAA semi-state loss In the opening game against Liberty Christian, Barr-Reeve started cold.
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