Both the varsity and JV teams captured championship titles at Riverton Parke High School on Saturday
The Parke Heritage High School basketball program celebrated a dominant performance at the Banks of the Wabash tournament, with both the junior varsity (JV) and varsity teams capturing championship titles at Riverton Parke High School.
The varsity Wolves claimed the Banks of the Wabash tournament championship for the second consecutive year. In their December 4 opener, Parke Heritage outplayed South Vermillion, cruising to an 87-49 victory. During the December 7 championship game, the Wolves battled through a competitive first half against North Vermillion but pulled away in the second half to win decisively, 70-36.
Varsity team members are front: Parker Hopkins, Joel Miller, BT Luce, Renn Harper, Dayton Brown, Treigh Schelsky, and Brenden Goins. Back: Isaac Pickel, Carter Crum, and Leyton McMullen.
The Parke Heritage JV team also secured their tournament championship with two decisive victories. In the first round on December 4, the Wolves defeated South Vermillion 44-24 to advance to the finals. In the championship game on December 7, they overwhelmed the North Vermillion Falcons with a commanding 68-36 win.
JV Team Members are front: Coach Landon Newnum, Parker Hopkins, Ahmier Anderson, Joel Miller, Lucas Busenbark, and Avery Huff. Back: Braydon Bays, Jackson Jenkins, Bobby Wathen, Michael Smith, and Carter Kelly.
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