TOM DAVIS, News-Sentinel sports editor
Overall - 61-19
Last week - 7-3
Adams Central over Heritage - Two teams not playing great of late.
(Girls) Hamilton Southeastern over Canterbury - Size does matter in basketball and Cavs are mis-matched.
(Girls) Bedford North Lawrence over South Side - Long road trip is hard to overcome.
New Haven over Columbia City - Al Gooden has been testy of late. I'm not going against Bulldogs.
Homestead over DeKalb - Sparty is rolling this year in just about every sport.
Concordia Lutheran over Wayne - The one time I picked Generals they lost.
North Side over Bishop Luers - I have faith in coach Khaliq and his defensive gameplan.
Anderson over Snider - Please tell me that they still pass the peace pipe around the jump circle.
Blackhawk Christian over Bethany Christian - Braves have Joey Morlan and Bruins don't.
Central Noble over Churubusco - Cougars done smoked Eagles once.
REGGIE HAYES, News-Sentinel columnist
Overall - 57-23
Last week - 6-4
Heritage over Adams Central - The Patriots are hard to figure, and hard to guard.
(Girls) Hamilton Southeastern over Canterbury - Something about that home-court edge.
(Girls) Bedford North Lawrence over South Side - Long road trips always favor the home team.
New Haven over Columbia City - Bulldogs have some serious mojo working now.
Homestead over DeKalb - The NHC is getting tougher to pick every week.
Concordia Lutheran over Wayne - Time for the Cadets to get back on track.
Bishop Luers over North Side - Knights hit adversity, grabbed adversity and tossed it aside.
Anderson over Snider - Panthers have been good at times, but not this time.
Blackhawk Christian over Bethany Christian - I'll be honest, I'm just guessing on this one.
Central Noble over Churubusco - See analysis of the Christians above.
DON CONVERSET, News-Sentinel assistant sports editor
Overall - 57-23
Last week - 7-3
Adams Central over Heritage – Loser is out of ACAC race.
(Girls) Canterbury over Hamilton Southeastern – One for the small schools.
(Girls) Bedford North Lawrence over South Side – Two top five teams.
New Haven over Columbia City – Bulldogs more than Beachem.
Homestead over DeKalb – Went the other way last time and was wrong.
Concordia Lutheran over Wayne – Loser is out of SAC race.
North Side over Bishop Luers – Loser is out of SAC race.
Anderson over Snider – Indians are tough this year.
Blackhawk Christian over Bethany Christian – Braves play tougher schedule.
Churubusco over Central Noble – Eagles played well last week.
JUSTIN KENNY, News-Sentinel prep basketball expert
Overall - 59-21
Last week - 8-2
Adams Central over Heritage - Flying Jets rebound from first ACAC defeat.
(Girls) Hamilton Southeastern over Canterbury - A great game for the Cavaliers to play so close to the postseason.
(Girls) Bedford North Lawrence over South Side - Could be a late-postseason preview matchup.
Columbia City over New Haven - Best game of the week on paper.
Homestead over DeKalb - Can never sleep on the Barons.
Concordia Lutheran over Wayne - Both teams looking to end losing streaks.
Bishop Luers over North Side - Three straight victories for the Knights after a loss to Northrop.
Anderson over Snider - No Wigwam, but Indians still strong.
Blackhawk Christian over Bethany Christian - Braves will end four-game losing streak.
Central Noble over Churubusco - Fresh off its first victory, 'Busco hits the road.
THE FANS, News-Sentinel online poll
Overall - 61-19
Last week - 5-5
Heritage: 57.89 percent over Adams Central: 42.11 percent
Hamilton Southeastern: 55.0 percent over Canterbury: 45.0 percent
South Side: 82.35 percent over Bedford North: 17.65 percent
Columbia City: 63.64 percent over New Haven: 36.36 percent
DeKalb: 59.46 percent over Homestead: 40.54 percent
Concordia Lutheran: 68.18 percent over Waye: 31.82 percent
North Side: 61.90 percent over Bishop Luers: 38.10 percent
Anderson: 55.56 percent over Snider: 44.44 percent
Blackhawk Christian: 94.12 percent over Bethany Christian: 5.88 percent
Central Noble: 62.50 percent over Churubusco: 37.50 percent
