The days are numbered now. There's not much time left in Central Indiana for high school winter sports to make their mark.

Yet somehow, the 2007-08 winter sports scene will be remembered - thanks to impressive numbers.

Photo by Jason BoyerThis is the time of year when numbers really start to jump out at you - near the end of a season. From Chico Adams' (pictured at right) 86-straight wrestling wins at Perry Meridian, to Carmel girls swimming search for a 22nd-straight state title, numbers really become more than attention grabbers.

And that's what I'll do today - point out some numbers that you need to keep an eye on in the coming weeks, when winter sports hit the tournament trail.

  • How about Eastern Hancock boys basketball? The Royals have won six of their last seven games, after defeating Tri, 70-37, last night. Caleb Kennedy had 21 points and 17 rebounds in the win.

  • Sticking with boys hoops, as was mentioned yesterday in "The Mind," Carmel is on fire right now, currently sitting at 15-0. The Greyhounds win over Lawrence North on Friday was their first win over the Wildcats in 18 years.

  • Another Hamilton County school, Class 2A Guerin Catholic, has won six straight, to improve to 15-3 on the year - quite a turnaround from 9-13 a season ago.

  • Roncalli has won six straight as well. The Rebels are peaking at the right time, with a big win over Chatard on Friday, to improve to 12-2.

  • Our February cover girls from Lapel are on a winning streak as well, having defeated nine straight opponents. The Bulldogs move into sectional play at 20-2.

  • Speaking of girls hoops, the girls JV basketball team at Greenfield-Central has won its last 44 games. The Cougars streak stretches back two and a half seasons. GC's JV has won the past two Hancock County JV tournaments.

If you have more streaks and numbers worth noting, please leave a comment below!