Knowing the Bradley Central Bearettes were ranked No. 4 in the state coming into Friday’s game was enough to have the Warren County High School girls basketball team weary of its opponent in the regional tournament.Walking in Jim Smiddy Gym and being greeted by numerous state championship banners and a team featuring a number of players towering over six-feet tall seemed to reinforce the notion the Lady Pioneers were huge underdogs when the game tipped off.After the whistle blew, Bradley Central proved why it was ranked in the top five all season by demolishing Warren County 77-33.Warren County (14-19) couldn’t keep up as the Bearettes improved to 30-1 this season. Despite the Lady Pioneers suffering their worst loss of the season, coach Erick Baird kept an upbeat attitude following the game when he reflected on his team’s accomplishments.“I think it was a productive season.
Bradley Central eliminates WCHS