The Mount Vernon (Fortville) Marauders, 16th ranked in the state poll, looked the part of a ranked team on Tuesday, March 4, when they defeated the Richmond Red Devils 65-35 in the opening round of sectional play.
The Marauders opened the game on a 7-0 run and led 19-10 after the first quarter. They expanded their lead to 32-19 by halftime. The Red Devils closed their deficit to 34-23 early in the third quarter on back-to-back baskets from Dae Lundy, but the Marauders answered with a 9-0 run and the rout was on.
Luke Ertle, a Purdue University commit, led the Marauders and all game scorers with 22 points. Mason Carpenter scored 14 points to lead Richmond and Dae Lundy scored 11 points.
The game was the last in a Red Devil basketball uniform for seniors Mason Carpenter, Jaiden Holland, Dae Lundy and Xavier Ogle.
Mt Vernon (Fortville) (18-5) 19 13 15 18 65
Ertle 22, Max Vise 9, Tyler Davis 8, Elijah Parra 5, Aden Daugherty 5, Ryler Baer 7, Tanner Teschendorf 5, Jack Guerre 2, Ben Schaeffer 2 — Total 65
Richmond (7-15) 10 9 6 10 35
Lundy 11, Carpenter 14, Quenten Lopeman 0, Lucas Durbin 1, Thomas Stargel 5, Logan Belanga 0, Elijah Hubbard 4, Treston Bennett 0, Ogle 0 — Total 35
Richmond High School cheerleaders help introduce boys basketball players at the start of the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Aden Daugherty during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Elijah Hubbard secures the ball against Mount Vernon’s Tanner Teschendorf, 22, and Tyler Davis, 32, during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Elijah Hubbard goes to the hoop against Mount Vernon’s Tyler Davis, 32, during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy shoots against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Luke Ertel during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond High School cheerleaders support the boys basketball team during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond Coach Billy Wright leads the team against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Aden Daugherty during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Aden Daugherty during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Treston Bennett moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Treston Bennett moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Jaiden Holland moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Aden Daugherty during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman shoots the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Luke Ertel during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond and Mount Vernon square off during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter shoots the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy goes to the basket against Mount Vernon’s Maxwell Vise during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond High School cheerleaders support the boys basketball team during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter shoots the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Fans watch as Richmond and Mount Vernon square off during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond and Mount Vernon prepare to square off in a 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Elijah Hubbard goes for a rebound against Mount Vernon’s Maxwell Vise during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Fans watch as Richmond and Mount Vernon square off during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy shoots against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Elijah Parra during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman shoots the ball against Mount Vernon’s Elijah Parra during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Quenten Lopeman moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Elijah Parra during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Elijah Hubbard goes for a rebound against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Logan Belanga moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Treston Bennett moves the ball against Mount Vernon’s Benjamin Schaeffer during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Treston Bennett shoots the ball against Mount Vernon’s Benjamin Schaeffer, 3, and Jack Guerre, 21, during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Mason Carpenter moves the ball against Mount Vernon during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond’s Dae Lundy goes to the basket against Mount Vernon’s Jack Guerre during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025. 
Richmond High School cheerleaders support the boys basketball team during the 4A sectional basketball game at Muncie Central High School, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
A version of this article appeared in the March 12 2025 print edition of the Western Wayne News.