Indianapolis — In a 4A State Championship loaded with storylines, momentum swings, and star power, the Mt. Vernon Marauders delivered a historic performance Saturday night, rallying from a double‑digit deficit to defeat Crown Point 52–50 and secure the program’s first boys basketball state title. The matchup featured two of Indiana’s best: Crown Point entered at 25–1 , finally breaking through the North Semi‑State after two straight years of heartbreak, while Mt. Vernon arr

INDIANAPOLIS — For a moment, Mt. Vernon’s season hung in the balance. With 4:08 left in the third quarter of the 4A South Semi‑State, star guard Luke Ertel picked up his fourth foul and headed to the bench. The Marauders led 51–40, but the energy inside the gym shifted instantly. New Albany smelled opportunity — and they attacked. The Bulldogs unleashed relentless full‑court pressure, forcing turnover after turnover as Noah Washington and Karson Stoudemire fueled a furious