Mt. Vernon tops Decatur Central in Indiana High School Boys Basketball Class 4A Semi-State: Live Score Recap

The Marauders pulled away from the Hawks in the second quarter

Mt. Vernon Marauders Coach Joe Bradburn set up plays during a time out as the Crown Point Bulldogs battled the Mt. Vernon Marauders in the Henry Community Health Boys’ Hall of Fame Classic Championship Game, Dec 23, 2025; New Castle, IN, at New Castle Fieldhouse. | Gary Brockman / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Mt. Vernon Marauders (25-3) defeated the Decatur Central Hawks (20-6) 66-46 in the IHSAA boys basketball Class 4A Semi-States on Saturday at New Castle Fieldhouse.

Purdue signee Luke Ertel led the Marauders with 24 points. Max Vise added 17 points.

The Marauders trailed in the opening minutes, but they controlled the second quarter to take a 29-14 halftime lead. They went on a 13-0 run in the quarter.

The Hawks generated open shots but did not make them throughout much of the game.

Mt. Vernon will play New Albany or Terre Haute North in the Semi-States championship at 8 p.m.

Mt. Vernon tops Decatur Central in Indiana High School Boys Basketball Class 4A Semi-State: Live Score Recap

The teams are on the court for introductions.

First Quarter Updates

Decatur Central wins the opening tip, and the game is underway.

The Hawks start the game up 6-0 in the opening minutes. Ertel has missed two 3-point shots for Mt. Vernon.

Mt. Vernon ties the game at 6 with 3:20 remaining in the quarter. The Marauders have penetrated into the paint after shooting from outside to start the game.

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Mt. Vernon 13, Decatur Central 10

Ertel has 6 points so far. Decatur Central has thrown multiple defenders at him.

The Hawks started well but have been cold from 3-point range. The shots are open, though.

Second Quarter Updates

Decatur Central senior forward Michael Norton has made an impact on the game so far. He had an athletic block to start the game, and he justr grabbed an offensive rebound and scored.

Mt. Vernon junior Owen Daugherty nails his second 3-point shot of the game. He is a 42 percent shooter from beyond the arc - Mt. Vernon 21, Decatur Central 12 - 6:00

Three minutes remain in the half, and Mt. Vernon leads 29-12. The Marauders have run the floor for easy transition baskets, and the Hawks can't hit a shot.

HALFTIME: Mt. Vernon 29, Decatur Central 15

Third Quarter Updates

The second half is underway.

Norton continues to be a playmaker for the Hawks. He has six points, all from offensive rebounds. Mt. Vernon has extended its lead to 36-19 - 5:00

Jamaree Collins hits a 3-point shot, and Mt. Vernon leads 41-25 with two minutes remaining in the third quarter.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Mt. Vernon 46, Decatur Central 29

The Hawks had an opportunity to cut Mt. Vernon's lead to single digits, but Ertel stole the ball and got the and-1 to kill the Hawks' momentum. Ertel has 17 points.

Fourth Quarter Updates

The Hawks with a strong start to the final quarter, but Mt. Vernon continues to answer any comeback attempt with baskets of its own - Mt. Vernon 51, Decatur Central 35 - 5:00

The Marauders maintined their big lead throughout the fourth quarter.

FINAL: Mt. Vernon 66, Decatur Central 46

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