The boys basketball team made it to the final for the 3A state title featuring the Huskies (20-9) vs. the Warriors (24-5) at Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Unfortunately, Scottsburg won 67-57 over the Huskies despite an outstanding performance by both teams.

End of first quarter: Saint Joseph 13, Scottsburg 19. The Huskies produced four threes (Barca 2, Jayce Lee, Elijah King) and one free throw. Jack Miller had 12 points and Kody Clancy had 7 for all the Warriors’ scoring.

End of second quarter: Scottsburg 35( Miller 19, Zellers 4, Clancy 14), Saint Joseph 34 (Barca 9, Konieczny 8, King 5, White 5, Lee 7). The Huskies had a 34-33 lead before the Warriors grabbed it back late to end the first half.

End of third quarter: Scottsburg 49, Saint Joseph 50. Braylen White’s excellent inbounds play gives the Huskies a small lead into the fourth quarter. (Barca 11, Konieczny 15, King 7, White 8, Lee 9) scored for the Huskies. (Richardson 1, Miller 27, Zellers 5, Clancy 15) scored for warriors.

End of fourth quarter: Scottsburg 67 (Bowles 2, Richardson 1, Miller 32, Zellers 10, Clancy 20, Boling 2), Saint Joseph 57 (Shrewsberry 2, Barca 12, Konieczny 15, King 9, White 8, Lee 11).

Congratulations to Jerry Barca, the 2024 recipient of the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award for Class 3A Boys Basketball, presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever. The Huskies finish the season with a 20-10 record.

“He’s proven himself. ‘Freshman Elijah King steps up for South Bend Saint Joseph basketball,” stated the South Bend Tribune. “On a team with star players like senior Jayce Lee and junior Chase Konieczny, it was a freshman stepping up to make sure the Huskies’ season didn’t end one round short of the ultimate goal” (South Bend Tribune). The Warriors simply had a better finish, going on a 9-0 run to capture the 3A state championship—the first for the team. An amazing run for Saint Joe comes up short of the final goal by one game.