GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Dragons win 10th in a row, clinch share of MSC title
Jan. 23—SELLERSBURG — Silver Creek won its 10th straight game, while also clinching a share of the Mid-Southern Conference title, with a 69-38 victory over visiting Eastern on Saturday night.
The Dragons led 18-6 at the end of the first quarter, 32-15 at halftime and 55-28 through three periods on the way to the win.
The triumph helped Silver Creek (16-4, 7-1) split the league title with Scottsburg (18-3, 7-1), which had a forfeit its overtime win over Brownstown Central back on Nov. 24.
"I am so proud of this senior class," Silver Creek coach Scott Schoen said of Kiki Gant and Jazmyn Robey. "They have not always had it easy. They made tons of sacrifice waiting for their turn, and man have they delivered. They're conference champions for only the third time in school history, but more importantly they're great role models."
Sophomore standout Brooklynn Renn scored a game-high 19 points while also snaring 13 rebounds and blocking five shots to lead the way for the Dragons. Additionally, Gant added 13 points, seven assists and six steals while Emma Schoen tallied 12 points and five rebounds.
Katie Hauner netted 11 to lead the Musketeers (2-19, 0-8).
Silver Creek (16-4, 7-1) will close out its regular season at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night at Columbus East.
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SILVER CREEK 69, EASTERN 38
Eastern 6 9 13 10 — 38
Silver Creek 18 14 23 14 — 69
Eastern (2-19, 0-8): Bailey Trainor 3, Kylie Batt 9, Katie Hauner 11, Alyssa Calloway 4, Emma Brawner 5, Eliza Starrett 6.
Silver Creek (16-4, 7-1): Emma Schoen 12, Katy Rooney 3, Kiki Gant 13, Brooklynn Renn 19, Lydia Wright 5, Kinsey Ryland 3, Hannah Senn 2, Jazmyn Robey 6, Joslyn Chesser 6.
3-point field goals: Eastern 3 (Batt 1, Hauner 1, Trainor 1); Silver Creek 13 (Schoen 4, Chesser 2, Gant 2, Renn 2, Rooney 1, Ryland 1, Wright 1).
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