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The Press-Dispatch Sports Wednesday, Januar y 24, 2018 B- 3 ning column," Pike Central head coach Kyle McCutchan said. The Lady Chargers took an 4-0 lead on back-to-back baskets by seniors Brook Nalley and Audra Stone be- fore Barr-Reeve sophomore Kara Hughes hit two free throws to narrow the defi- cit to 4-2 with 3:33 left in the first quarter. A fter sophomore Jayln Nelson scored – off an as- sist by senior Demi Croak – to extend Pike Central's lead to 6 -2, Lady Vikings sophomore Moriah Bullock hit back-to-back three-point- ers to give Barr-Reeve an 8 -6 lead with 2:09 remaining in the opening period. The Lady Chargers would score the next three points – on a free throw by Hendrix- son and a basket by senior Halley Powers – to surge ahead 9 -8 early in the sec- ond quarter. However, Barr- Reeve regained the lead – at 10 -9 – on a basket by Hughes with five minutes left in the first half. A three-pointer by Croak and a basket by Nalley gave Pike Central a 14-10 lead be- fore the Lady Vikings scored the last four points of the first half – on baskets by ju- nior Hannah Fuhs and ju- nior Rachel Wilson – to tie the score at 14-14. During the first half, the Lady Chargers made just six of 17 field goal attempts – in- cluding just one of four tries from beyond the three-point arc – and were 1-for-2 from the free throw line while turning the ball over five times. "They played hard," Mc- Cutchan said of Barr-Reeve. "They actually played zone, and I hadn't actually seen them zone on film. It wasn't like we were unprepared to- tally – we prepare for just about anything somebody can throw at us – but they did a good job defensive- ly. They really matched up well against our zone of- fense. They made us uncom- fortable." Barr-Reeve, meanwhile, made five of 12 field goal at- tempts during the first half – including two of four tries from beyond the three-point arc – and was 2-for-4 from the free throw line while turning the ball over 10 times. "That's been our calling card," McCutchan said of the Lady Chargers' defensive ef- fort during the first half. "We have some limitations on both sides but, defensive- ly, when we're playing hard and competing, we're usual- ly pretty competitive. That's what kept us in the game, so I was proud of our effort." The lead would exchange hands four times during the third quarter as neither team was able to take more than a two-point lead. However, with Barr-Reeve leading 26 -24 with 5:54 left in the fourth period, a three-pointer by Croak and a basket by sophomore Lau- ren Vaughn – off an assist by junior Becca Crow – gave the Lady Chargers a 29 -26 lead with 5:14 remaining. A fter a free throw by soph- omore Hannah Fuhs pulled the Lady Vikings to with- in 29 -27, Croak hit another three-pointer to extend Pike Central's lead to 32-27. Free throws by Nalley and Crow would give the Lady Char- gers a 34-27 lead with 3:16 left. However, Barr-Reeve would score the last seven points of regulation – on a three-pointer and a basket by Bullock and a basket by sophomore Melissa Wagler – to send the game into over- time tied 34-34. "They capitalized on a few of our missed free throws and a turnover," McCutchan said. "You've got to finish teams off, and that's really what we've struggled with a little bit this year. That's on me. I've got to get us where we get over that hump, to where we can get a lead and just put a team away." The Lady Vikings won the tip at the start of the four-minute overtime peri- od, but a steal by Crow set up a basket by Hendrixson that gave Pike Central a 36 - 34 lead with 1:22 left. A fter Bullock hit a three-pointer to give Barr- Reeve a 37-36 lead with just under one minute remain- LAYUP Continued from page 1 SPORTS BRIEF Petersburg Little League baseball/softball sign-up dates set Physical sign-up dates for the Petersburg Lit- tle League baseball and softball leagues will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 3, from 8 a.m. to noon; Sat- urday, Feb. 10, from noon to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday, Feb. 11, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Petersburg Little League concession stands, located at 501 E. Illinois Street. Registration will also be during the Petersburg El- ementary School's Spring Carnival on Friday, March 9, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Registration can also be completed online at http://tshq.bluesombre- ro.com/petersburglittle- league, or by mailing the registration form – with checks made payable to Petersburg Little League – to P.O. Box 102, Peters- burg, IN 47567. The registration fee is $25 plus $10 per player for concession duty for all leagues. Maximum cost per family is $100 plus concession duty. Anyone who is unable to make the physical dates and do not have access to the Internet can contact one of the league's board members, or, if unsure who to contact, call Joey O'Brien at (812) 486 -7107. No player will be turned away due to financial in- ability to pay. Financial assistance is available. All forms will also be available at the Peters- burg Little League's Face- book page. GIRLS' BASKETBALL GOOD LUCK AT SECTIONALS 812-354-9670 350 W. MAIN, PETERSBURG DOUBLE J COLLISION CENTER OPEN: MON.-FRI. 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. 12th & Main StreetS, PeterSburg 812-354-6000 FICKLIN AUTO SUPPLY Phone: 812-354-9995 Online: www.fourstarfab.com Four Star Fabricators P.O. Box 67, Petersburg, IN 47567 Four Star Fabricators P.O. Box 67, Petersburg, IN 47567 350 W. Main, Petersburg • Next to Double J Collision Call for Carry-Out or Faster Service (812)354-2606 Joe Mama's Pizza HWY. 57 SOUTH, PETERSBURG, IN Phone: (812) 354-8542 WYATT SEED COMPANY, INC. Pictured above is the 2017-18 Pike Central High School girls' varsity basketball team. They are, first row, left to right: Halley Powers, Erika Hendrixson, Audra Stone, Natalie Burkhart, Demi Croak, Brook Nalley and Jalah Barnes. Second row: Varsity Head Coach Kyle McCutchan, Athletic Trainer Aubree Block, Becca Crow, Emily Carnahan, Lauren Vaughn, Hailey Marchino, Jenna Horrall, Hannah Carnahan, Kenzie Dunn, Kelsey Barrett, Junior Varsity Coach Andrew Wibbeler and Varsity Assistant Coach Trent Whitehead. John Heuring photo Petersburg 812-354-2121 www.americannursingcare.com Pike Central High School senior Audra Stone (right) tries to grab the ball away from Barr-Reeve sophomore Melissa Wagler (30) as Lady Charger se- nior Erika Hendrixson (left) defends during high school varsity girls' action on Saturday, Jan. 20. Ed Cahill photo Pike Central High School junior Becca Crow (11) fires up a jump shot over Barr-Reeve junior Rachel Wilson (50) during high school varsity girls' basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 20. Ed Cahill photo See WIN on pg 6