Fortress Sports Update: Week 5

Welcome to the Fortress Sports Update!  This is where we bring you a glimpse into the week's upcoming Grant County sporting events.

On Tuesday, February 7th -
The 37th annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament begins with sectional play.

In Class 4A, Marion will play Lafayette Jeff at Logansport High School starting at 7:30 p.m.

In Class 3A, Mississinewa plays Whitko at Mississinewa High School followed by Eastbrook playing Heritage.  That double header gets under way at 6 p.m.

In Class 2A, Madison-Grant plays Alexandria at Madison-Grant High School starting at 6 p.m.  The Oak Hill Golden Eagles play Wabash at Wabash High School starting at 7 p.m.

In Men's college basketball, IWU will host Saint Francis for a 7 p.m. tip.  Also, the Taylor Trojans will travel to Michigan to take on the Spring Arbor Cougars also starting at 7 p.m.

On Wednesday, February 8th -
It's our 2nd straight night with a college basketball double-header...this time in Women's College basketball. Taylor will host Spring Arbor for a game starting at 7 p.m. while the IWU Wildcats will travel to Fort Wayne to play Saint Francis at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, February 9th -
High School basketball will take the stage this night as 2 of our teams are in action.  Oak Hill hosts Northfield for a 7:30 p.m. varsity tip.  Meanwhile, the Marion Giants will host Huntington North for an 8 p.m. varsity tip.

On Friday, February 10th -
There are no local sporting events taking place on this day.

On Saturday, February 11th -
Boys High School Basketball Match-ups:
North Miami at Oak Hill - 1:30 p.m.
Columbia City at Marion - 2:30 p.m.
Eastbrook at Delta - 2:30 p.m.
Southwood at Madison-Grant - 2:30 p.m.
Mississinewa at Peru - 7:30 p.m.

Dates and times of these events are subject to change.  Always contact your local high school or college for more information on specific events. This has been your Fortress Sports Update.  I'm Tim Decker wishing you a fun and competitive week!