Staff Report
The Highland girls’ basketball team earned a non-league win over visiting Centerburg on Tuesday by a 46-43 score.
A big fourth quarter cemented the win for Highland. They trailed 14-13 after eight minutes of play, but bounced back to take a 19-16 lead into the half. They would be outscored 12-7 in the third to fall behind by two points, but would then tally 20 points in the fourth to rally for the win.
Shelby Conley hit five three-pointers on her way to a 17-point effort. Aubree Bellamy added 10 in the contest.
Northmor Golden Knights
Northmor picked up a non-league girls’ basketball win on Wednesday, defeating visiting Millersport 60-31.
Lauren Johnson connected on three three-pointers in leading the team with 18 points. Riley Johnson added 12 in the win.
Cardington Pirates
Offensive struggles on Wednesday led to a 52-30 loss by Cardington at River Valley in a non-league contest.
The Pirates only trailed 11-6 after eight minutes of play, but that deficit expanded to a 23-10 score at the half and a 37-18 margin through three periods.
Both Genevieve Longsdorf and Lydia Hess tallied eight points in the game for Cardington.
Rob Hamilton can be reached at 419-946-3010, ext. 1807. Connect with him on Twitter at @SportsMCS
