MUNCIE, Ind. — No, this wasn't the crowd that was probably anticipated when this game was in its planning stages over a year ago.
Over the past few seasons, Blackford has pulled in crowds nearly four times as large in Hartford City as the 800 or so in attendance Wednesday night at Ball State's Worthen Arena.
But those fans scattered around the 11,500-seat arena were given quite the show between Muncie Burris and Class 2A No. 8 Blackford. Both teams stepped up under the bright lights and the players, well, they were given an experience they likely won't forget.