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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, November 27, 2013 B-5 Haubstadt rallies past 8th grade Chargers, 27-25 Visiting Haubstadt outscored host Pike Central 80 in the fourth quarter to rally for a 27-25 victory in an eighth grade boys' basketball game on Monday, Nov. 25. The Elites trailed 18-3 after the first quarter before outscoring the Chargers 124 in the second period and 43 in the third period to pull to within 25-19. Chris Sourdike led Pike Central in scoring with 13 points while Bryant Nalley added eight points. Tyler Tormohlen rounded out the scoring for the Chargers with four points. The loss was the first of the season for Pike Central, Pike Central Middle School eighth grader Demmi Croak (21) goes up for a shot while South Spencer's Rhiana Fantini (22) tries to block it. Ed Cahill photo. which fell to 3-1 overall. The Chargers, however, remain a perfect 3-0 in the Pocket Athletic Conference after posting a 43-28 win at Heritage Hills on Thursday, Nov. 21. Nalley and Sourdike paced Pike Central with 14 and 11 points, respectively, while Nick Hillyard tossed in six points. Also scoring for the Chargers were Kaleb Claridge (4 points), Tormohlen and Breyton Booker (3 points each) and Lincoln Vaughn (2 points). Pike Central will travel to Southridge on Monday, Dec. 2, before returning home to face Princeton on Thursday, Dec. 5. Pike Central Middle School seventh grader McKenzie Dunn (21) drives past South Spencer's Lexi Nix during game action on Thursday, Nov. 21. Ed Cahill photo. Barnes scores 21 as unbeaten Lady Chargers roll, 49-27 By Ed Cahill Press-Dispatch Sports Editor sports@pressdispatch.net Jalah Barnes scored a game-high 21 points to lead the Pike Central Middle School eighth grade girls' basketball team to a 49-27 victory over visiting South Spencer on Thursday, Nov. 21. Barnes also grabbed a game-high nine rebounds as the Lady Chargers – who scored the game's first 10 points – improved to 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the Pocket Athletic Conference. "Tonight was another big conference win for the girls," said assistant coach Justin Knight afterward. "They played really hard and I was proud of them. Jalah Barnes was unstoppable underneath and we were able to keep a comfortable lead." Brook Nalley, who led Pike Central with nine steals, and Audra Stone added eight points each while Erika Hendrixson and Cailey Furman tossed in four points apiece. Demmi Crook, who had six rebounds, and Jordan Montgomery rounded out the scoring with two points each. "Demmi did a great job running the show," Knight said. "She had several assists." For the game, the Lady Chargers made 24 of 63 field goal attempts, a 38.1 percent average, and hit one of six tries from the free throw line while turning the ball over nine times. Kylie Shourds paced South Spencer with 11 points. Emily Kaufman added eight points while leading the Lady Rebels with five rebounds. For the game, South Spencer made 12 of 35 field goal attempts, a 34.3 percent average, and hit three of six tries from the free throw line while turning the ball over 26 times. On Monday, Nov. 18, the Lady Chargers won their home opener against Washington, 30-20. Audra Stone led Pike Central with eight points while Demmi Croak and Erika Hendrixson added seven points each. Jalah Barnes and Brook Nalley rounded out the scoring with six and two points, respectively. "The first home game of the season started out a little slow," head coach Eric Knight said. "We did not get to the foul line any in the first half. I think the girls were playing scared against a very good Washington team that they have never beat before." Pike Central, which trailed 13-8 at halftime, outscored the Lady Hatchets 7-2 in the third period to send the game into the final quarter tied at 1515. The Lady Chargers then added 15 points in the fourth period while surrendering just five. "During halftime, we talked about driving the ball and getting to the rim, which, in turn, got us to the foul line in the second half," Eric Knight said. "The girls defense stepped up in the second half, which caused some steals and fast break points. "We have a lot more work to do on the offensive side of the ball," he added. "We need to work on some ball handling and work a lot more on driving to the goal. We have a long season ahead of us and I believe we will accomplish these goals and be a hard team to compete against." Hendrixson, Eric Knight added, stepped up her game in the second half "and showed a little of what she can be." "Audra Stone knocked down some big baskets, along with Demmi Croak," he said. "Overall, I was proud of the girls for coming up with the win they wanted after trailing three-quarters of the game." The Lady Chargers return to action on Monday, Dec. 2, when they will travel to Holy Family. They will play at North Knox on Thursday, Dec. 5. "We have a long break ahead of us before we play again on December 2 at Holy Family, and we will hit the gym over the holiday break and work on free throws and ball handling," Eric Knight said. "This team keeps improv- Pike Central Middle School seventh grader Kylee Shoultz (32) battles for a rebound while teammate Kirsten Jansen (35) looks on during game action against visiting South Spencer on Thursday, Nov. 21. Ed Cahill photo. Crow leads 7th grade Lady Chargers in rout of S. Spencer Pike Central Middle School eighth grader Jalah Barnes (facing camera) prepares to shoot the ball while South Spencer's Emily Kaufman (1) defends during game action on Thursday, Nov. 21. Ed Cahill photo. ing more and more each week and I see a very good future ahead of them. We, as a team, will work on driving the ball and getting to the foul line more often, and will work on being more comfortable knocking down some outside shots." Left: Pike Central Middle School eighth grader Jalah Barnes (42) goes up for a layup during game action against visiting South Spencer. Ed Cahill photo. Above: Pike Central Middle School eighth grader Jalah Barnes (42) battles South Spencer's Kylie Shourds (24) for a rebound while Lady Rebel Ally Kempf (2) looks on during game action on Thursday, Nov. 21. Ed Cahill photo. Don't fall behind this fall. Unlike a Trane, the savings won't last long. They may be called heat pumps, but the fact is they heat and cool. And they do both extremely cost-effectively. If you want to enhance your comfort and lower your energy usage, call today and find out if a heat pump is right for you. Don't leave a great offer just hanging there. 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On Monday, Nov. 18, Becca Crow scored a team-high nine points to lead the Lady Chargers to a 32-10 win over visiting Washington. McKenzie Dunn and Kirsten Jansen added six and five points, respectively, while Hannah Carnahan and Hailey Marchino tossed in four points apiece. Jordyn Graham and Allesha Sisk scored two points each in the win. The Lady Chargers, who played at Washington Catholic on Monday, Nov. 25, will travel to Holy Family on Monday, Dec. 2, and to North Knox on Thursday, Dec. 5. Church, Benson lead 7th graders past Haubstadt, 27-11 Joey Church and Christian Benson scored six points each to lead the Pike Central Middle School seventh grade boys' basketball team to a 27-11 win over visiting Haubstadt on Monday, Nov. 25. Hayden Kabrick added four points and Andrew Krieg had three points while Troy Rickard, Noah Onyett, Braxton Rive and Rusty Ward tossed in two points each to round out the scoring for the Chargers, who improved to 4-1. "Our defense gave Haubstadt trouble and allowed us to pull away in the second half," said Chargers' head coach Kyle McCutchan. On Thursday, Nov. 21, Pike Central traveled to Heritage Hills, where it suffered a 28-13 loss. Jed Evans led the Chargers in scoring with four points while Christian Benson and Andrew Krieg added three points apiece. Noah Onyett and Brennan Benton rounded out the scoring with two and one points, respectively. "We struggled handling the ball against their pressure and I need to do a better job of having us prepared for that," McCutchan said. "I loved the way the boys competed but we just turned the ball over too much to challenge for the game." The Chargers return to action on Monday, Dec. 2, when they will travel to Southridge. Pike Central will return home to face Princeton on Thursday, Dec. 5. 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