The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, December 15, 2021 B-3 Charger freshmen lose in overtime By Matthew Haycraft The Charger boys' fresh- man basketball team faced off against Tecumseh on their home court at Pike Central on Thursday, December 9. The freshmen Chargers started off the game strong, putting together 10 points to the Braves' two in the first quarter of the game. During the second quarter, the battle was on and the Braves gained on the Chargers, leaving the score at halftime 14-7, with the Chargers in the lead. In the second half of the game, the heat was on the rise, with the Braves grabbing for points to attain the win. Unfor- tunately, the Chargers were unable to make it through to score in this quarter, and the Braves had earned 11 points, putting them four points in the lead with only one quarter left to go. The fourth quarter be- gan and the Chargers fought for the extra points to catch the win. By the end of a hard- fought quarter, after lots of last-minute points, the teams were tied and the game went into over time. The Pike Central freshman were ready to give it all they had to achieve the victory over the Braves. The clock started and the points seemed to fly until the last minutes of the game when it all seemed to hit slow motion. Even though the Chargers were close, they ended up losing by three points. The Chargers were lead in scoring by Matthew Mead- ows, with a tally of 10 points. Following him were Barrett Cooper with nine points, and Noah Meece, Jakob Newkirk and Conner Loveless with two points each. Coach Mohammed stated, "This team is learning how to play hard. We are building a winning culture. We under- stand that it will take some time. I see confidence build- ing in the entire team. As long as we continue to improve and grow as players, the future of this program will be one to be proud of. This team is filled with great kids on and off the floor and represent Pike Cen- tral admirably." SCOREBOARD Pike Central (25) Matthew Meadows 5 0 -0 3 10, Noah Meece 1 0 -0 3 2, Barrett Cooper 4 2-1 3 9, Ry- an Whann 0 0 -0 1 0, Jakob Newkirk 1 0 -0 1 2, Conner Loveless 1 0 -0 0 2, Nate Car- ter 0 0 -0 1 0. Totals 12 2-1 12 25 Tecumseh (28) Totals 13 6 -5 6 28 Score by quarters PC 10 4 0 7 4 TC 2 5 11 4 6 OUTDOORS "Your complete hunting outfitters" 812-482-GUNS 4 8 6 7 317 Southgate Center, Jasper Hoppe's Wet Tin Universal Pistol and Rifle Cleaning Kit. HHTM21 Sale $ 21 99 Fuse Flywheel 3 Pin Slider Bow Sight with Dial Adjustment. 1532490 Sale $ 149 99 Primos Trigger Stick GEN3 With Scabbard Sale $ 109 00 Radians ProAmp Hearing Muffs 20 db Electronic Amplifies and Protects Sale $ 19 99 Magnum Single Pistol Case Sale $ 5 99 Hoppe's Double Locking Gun Vise With Universal Cleaning Kit Sale $ 54 99 Reg. $39.99 Reg. $149.99 Reg. $39.99 Reg. $8.99 Reg. $79.99 Caldwell Pivot Bipod $ 39 99 Caldwell Deadshot Shooting Bag Set $ 29 99 Gerber Freeman Guide Knife $ 17 99 Scent Away Max 44 oz. $ 8 59 PERFORMANCE COLD WEATHER CLOTHING Rocky Prohunter 800 gram $ 99 99 • DSG • Game Hide • Rocky • Terramar • Arctic Shield • NaturalGear Snap Safe Lock Box $ 19 99 Lux Pro 740 Waterproof LED Headlamp $ 13 99 • Rocky • Danner • Dryshod • Irish Setter HUNTING & COLD WEATHER BOOTS L or XL Bog Field Pro Hunting Rest $ 109 99 NICE LIST Santa's Recommended 50% OFF All Deer Camp Wood Lot Camo Youth and Adult All Natural Gear Camo Jackets, Vests and Pants Jakob Newkirk, Charger freshman, attempts to shoot the ball into the basket through several Braves players during the Pike Central freshman boys' bas- ketball game against visiting Tecumseh. Barrett Cooper, Charger freshman, dribbles the ball down the court and around a Braves player during the Pike Central freshman boys' basketball game against visiting Tecumseh on Thursday. Charger freshman Nate Carter holds his ground as he guards a Braves player during the Pike Central freshman boys' basketball game against visiting Te- cumseh on Thursday, December 9. Charger freshman Matthew Meadows dribbles the ball around a Braves player in toward the key during the Pike Central freshman boys' basketball game against visiting Tecumseh on Thursday, December 9.