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The Press-Dispatch 8th graders remain unbeaten with win at Loogootee The Pike Central Middle School eighth grade girls' basketball team improved to 2-0 with a 31-23 victory over host Loogootee on Monday, Nov. 11. T he L ady Cha rgers jumped out to a 12-6 lead by the end of the first quarter and led 19-12 at halftime. Pike Central outscored the Lady Lions 8-3 in the third quarter to stretch its lead to 27-15 before being outscored 8-4 in the final period. "The girls came out very strong in this game but could not close the door on them," Lady Chargers head coach Eric Knight said. "A lot of turnovers helped Loogootee to stay in the game. "The girls are not used to playing the style of ball I am asking of them, but I see a lot of talent on the floor and when we start clicking we are going to be a very good team," Knight added. Audra Stone scored 10 points to lead Pike Central while Jalah Barnes add- Hstone sinking just three of 12 tries from the free throw line. The Lady Chargers, who committed 11 turnovers, outrebounded Fort Branch 3421, including 16 to seven in the second half. "They played very well," Knight said. "Brook Nalley and Demi Croak did an outstanding job of pressuring the ball. Audra Stone's shot came back to her and Jalah Barnes battled for rebounds and loose balls. "After watching the second half, I can say this team will be a fun group of girls to coach," Knight added. "They play with a lot of heart and hustle." Goings and Stephens scored seven points each to pace Fort Branch while Smith added six points. Eichmiller had two points while leading the Lady Twigs with six rebounds. For the game, For t Branch, which turned the ball over 22 times, made nine of 29 field goal attempts (31.0 percent) while sinking three of four tries from the charity stripe. Continued from page B-1 the third period. However, consecutive baskets by Stone and Barnes extended Pike Central's advantage to 27-18 at the end of the quarter. A f ter For t Branch's Kyra Smith hit a pair of free throws to cut the deficit to 27-20, Croak buried a three-pointer and Erika Hendrixson sank a pair of free throws, giving the Lady Chargers a 32-20 lead with 3:06 left in the game. A basket by Goings with 1:59 left ended the scoring. Croak scored nine points in the winning effort while Barnes and Erica Hendrixson added five and four points, respectively. Nalley, who led Pike Central with five steals and three assists, scored two points. Hendrixson grabbed a game-high nine rebounds while Stone had eight. For the game, Pike Central made 14 of 56 field goal attempts (25 percent) while ed eight. Erika Hendrixson and Jordan Montgomery both scored four points. Brook Nalley and Cailey Furman added three and two points, respectively. "Another great defensive game out of Brook Nalley, and Audra Stone with another good shooting night," Knight said. "Jalah Barnes played her heart out and got a lot of rebounds and loose balls. Jordan Montgomery came off the bench strong and aggressive and helped out a bunch on ball pressure and pushing the ball down the floor. Overall, a good win and great start to their season." The Lady Chargers, who will travel to North Posey on Thursday, Nov. 14, will play their home opener on Tuesday, Nov. 19, against Washington, with the seventh grade game starting at 6 p.m. Pike Central will then host South Spencer on Thursday, Nov. 21, with the seventh graders tipping off first at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2013 B-3 7th Grade Girls' Basketball Nov. 7 at Fort Branch Pike Central 05 57 – 17 Fort Branch 48 36 – 21 Pike Central: Becca Crow 2, Hannah Carnahan 0, Emily Carnahan 0, McKenzie Dunn 0, Jordyn Graham 2, Hailey Marchino 11, Allesha Sisk 0, Kylee Shoultz 1, Kirsten Jansen 0. Fort Branch: Hailey Anderson 0, Shealyn Riggs 2, Katherine Dickinson 4, Graysen Chambers 2, Destyne Morrison 6, Kaleigh Johnson 0, Hailey Cummins 0, Whitney Norris 7. Three-point goals: None. 8th Grade Girls' Basketball Nov. 7 at Fort Branch Pike Central 6 516 5–32 Fort Branch 46 84 – 22 Pike Central: Audra Stone 12, Demi Croak 9, Brook Nalley 2, Erika Hendrixson, Jalah Barnes 5, Cailey Furman 0, Jordan Montgomery 0, Natalie Burkhart 0, Katie Kendall 0. Fort Branch: Abby Goings 7, Joselyn Rodgers 0, Kyra Smith 6, Courtney Smith 0, Patience Stephens 7, Kaia Gerts 0, Sidney Ready 0, Lexi Hunt 0, Hannah Rodgers 0, Kyra Lewis 0, Cheyenne Fauquher 0, Caroline Eichmiller 2. Three-point goals: Demi Croak 1, Patience Stephens 1. Nov. 11 at Loogootee Pike Central 12 78 4– 31 Loogootee 66 38 – 23 Pike Central: Brook Nalley 3, Jordan Montgomery 4, Audra Stone 10, Jalah Barnes 8, Demi Croak 0, Erika Hendrixson 4, Katie Kendall 0, Cailey Furman 2, Natalie Burkhart 0. Loogootee: Individual scoring unavailable. Three-point goals: None. 4th Grade Girls' Basketball Nov. 5 at Otwell Petersburg 2 27 06 – 15 Otwell 8 814 4–34 Petersburg 2: Morgan Sallee 0, Kya Sullivan 13, Bella Toman 0, Shellie Crume 0, Cheyenne Heairld 0, Alaina McClellen 2, Angel McGavock 0, Abbie Harrison 0, Albany Ashley 0. Otwell: Kya Leighty 12, Brynn Hillyard 10, Alli Holder 0, Mallory Hunt 4, Ashton Catt 2, Hailey Parker 2, Denna Pauw 4, Sydney Boyd 0, Sarah Fenwick 0, Kyrah Staats 0. Three-point goals: None. Pike Central Middle School eighth graders Jalah Barnes (42) and Cailey Furman (2) battle Fort Branch's Kaia Gerts (second from left) and Cheyenne Fauquher (40) for a rebound during game action on Thursday, Nov. 7. Ed Cahill photo. Nov. 7 at Otwell Winslow 1 52 06 – 13 Otwell 12 29 4–27 Winslow 1: Mary Nelson 0, Allison Turner 0, Carissa Moudy 2, Erika Vinnedge 3, Amber Feidpausch 0, Hallie Bailey 0, Sara Ficklin 0, Courtney Weisling 8. Otwell: Kya Leighty 10, Brynn Hillyard 2, Alli Holder 2, Mallory Hunt 5, Ashton Catt 0, Hailey Parker 2, Denna Pauw 2, Sydney Boyd 4, Sarah Fenwick 0, Kyrah Staats 0, Cora Anson 0. Three-point goals: None. Nov. 11 at Otwell Petersburg 1 26 04 – 12 Otwell 6 020 4–30 Petersburg 1: Hannah Woodford 6, Emma Quackenbush 0, Jasmine Gonterman 6, Kierstyn Lindley 0, Kayla Gladish 0, Amelia Bailey 0, Addison Faulk 0. Otwell: Kya Leighty 10, Brynn Hillyard 2, Alli Holder 0, Mallory Hunt 12, Ashton Catt 0, Hailey Parker 0, Abby Skelton 0, Denna Pauw 2, Sydney Boyd 2, Sarah Fenwick 0, Kyrah Staats 0, Cora Anson 2. Three-point goals: None. 4th Grade Boys' Basketball Eighth grader Erika Hendrixson (11) dribbles around Fort Branch's Courtney Smith (right) during game action. Ed Cahill photo. Eighth grader Erika Hendrixson (11, with ball) looks at Fort Branch's Cheyenne Fauquher (40) during game action on Thursday, Nov. 7. Ed Cahill photo. Pike Central Middle School eighth grader Brook Nalley (left) tries to dribble past Fort Branch's Hannah Rodgers (right). Ed Cahill photo. Nov. 7 at Otwell Winslow 1 62 14 – 13 Otwell 66 60 – 18 Winslow 1: Evan Conder 11, Teegan Breeding 2, Jon Cannon 0, Isaiah Culbertson 0, Caleb Zazeth 0, Leo Ficklin 0, Sway Pollock 0. Otwell: Joah Horrall 10, Logan Dillon 4, Austin Baker 0, Devin Carlisle 0, Drake Melvin 2, Ashton Evans 2. Three-point goals: None. Nov. 11 at Otwell Petersburg 26 80 – 16 Otwell 24 42 – 12 Petersburg 1: Caleb Lester 0, Zane Collins 0, Remington Gideon 2, Kaden Davis 4, Kayden DeWeese 0, Shane Morson 2, Jared Coomes 0, Carter Whitehead 8, Lane Kerns 0, Hunter Mosby 0, Jeremy Peer 0. Otwell: Joah Horrall 4, Logan Dillon 4, Austin Baker 0, Devin Carlisle 2, Drake Melvin 2, Ashton Evans 0. Three-point goals: None. Riggs led the Lady Twigs in rebounds with four while Continued from page B-1 Chambers dished out a game-high three assists. For the game, For t throw line and that has to imBranch, which turned the prove." Norris paced Fort Branch ball over 17 times, made with seven points while 10 of 33 field goal attempts Destyne Morrison added six (30.3 percent) while sinking points. Morrison also had a just one of six tries from the charity stripe. game-high seven steals. HLoss Pike Central Middle School seventh grader Kirsten Jansen (middle) tries to grab the ball away from Fort Branch's Whitney Norris (22) as teammate McKenzie Dunn (21) looks on during game action on Thursday, Nov. 7. Ed Cahill photo. 7th Grade volleyball awards banquet Pike Central Middle School seventh grader Hailey Marchino (with ball) looks toward the basket while Fort Branch's Graysen Chambers (14) moves in to defend during game action on Thursday, Nov. 7. Marchino's teammate, McKenzie Dunn (21), looks on. Ed Cahill photo. Pike Central Middle School seventh grader Becca Crow (right) tries to dribble around Fort Branch's Shealyn Riggs (left) during game action on Thursday, Nov. 7. Ed Cahill photo. The Pike Central Middle School seventh grade volleyball team had its awards banquet recently. Award winners were front row (l to r): Kirsten Jansen (Academic Award); Becca Crow (Academic Award and Most Improved Award); and Alex Traylor (Mental Attitude Award). Second row: Kylee Shoultz (Most Valuable Player Award); McKenzie Dunn (Hitting Award); and Allesha Sisk (Serving Award). (Photo Submitted)