Ryan O'Leary

Editor’s note: This story is the first in a two-part series covering the waves of conference realignment rippling across central Indiana high school sports. More than half of Johnson County’s high schools have left one conference for another (or become independent) within the last two years, including three in just the past few months.

Editor’s note: This story is the second in a two-part series covering the waves of conference realignment rippling across central Indiana high school sports. More than half of Johnson County’s high schools have left one conference for another (or become independent) within the last two years, including three in just the past few months.

Editor’s note: Please check back later today for a photo gallery from Saturday’s regional meet.

During the first week of last season, Mt. Vernon drowned in a storm of 3-pointers in a road loss to Franklin.

Addy Matern is a pretty easy book cover to misjudge.

Mississauga, Ontario — located next to Toronto on the shores of Lake Ontario — is a manageable eight-hour drive from Jeremy Hartman’s home. During his trip there earlier this month, however, the Bargersville resident felt as though he was visiting an entirely different world.

SCOUTING THE REGIONAL

INDIANAPOLIS

In most sectionals, Isaac Lewis would essentially have a free ride to the state meet in the 100-yard breaststroke. Just show up and win, probably without a tech suit or a full taper, and save energy for the big show.

Franklin had struggled to make shots during its first four games of the season, all of them ending in defeat.