Indiana High School Basketball - Mooresville falls to Perry Meridian
February 26, 2016: Indianapolis, IN 46217 In Friday's non-league match, the host Perry Meridian Falcons basketball team scored a good 58-49 triumph over the Mooresville Pioneers.
In their next game, the Falcons meet the Ben Davis Giants (Indianapolis, IN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, March 1. Perry Meridian will attempt to move on its 9-14 season record. The Giants enter the match with a 12-10 record after their 74-71 non-league loss to Indianapolis Arsenal Technical (Indianapolis, IN).
With the defeat, Mooresville moves to 13-9 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Terre Haute South Vigo (Terre Haute, IN) to meet the Braves in a non-league match on Tuesday, March 1. The Braves enter the match with a record of 16-6. Terre Haute South Vigo won 73-63 in their recent non-league match against Sullivan (Sullivan, IN)
First Quarter
Mooresville hit on just 4-11 fgs in the opening period of play. Perry Meridian hit on 5-9 (including 3-4 from behind the arc). KC Earls and Sam Norton each hit a 3 pointer to lead Pioneer scoring with 3pts each. Brandon Perry led the Falcons with 8 pts. Mooresville committed 4 turnovers and Perry Meridian had 3. Perry led 13-10 at the end of one.
Second Quarter
Mooresville continued to struggle scoring with just 6-15 fgs (including 2-8 from behind the arc). Perry Meridian hit on 5-12 fgs (including 3-6 from behind the arc). KC Earls led Mooresville with 7 pts. and Landon Harder added 5 pts. Perry Meridian was led by Nate Mills with 5 pts. Both teams committed 4 turnovers in the period. Mooresville led at halftime 27-26.
Third Quarter
Mooresville hit on 4-9 fgs (1-5 from behind the arc). Perry Meridian hit on just 5-14 fgs. However, the Pioneers turned the ball over 5 times, while Perry did not commit a turnover. Luke Kenney led Mooresville with 4 pts. Perry was led by Hesson's 5 pts. Perry Meridian led 39-38 heading into the final period of play.
Fourth Quarter
Mooresville hit on just 4-13 fgs in this final quarter of play (2-8 from behind the arc). Mooresville finished just 7-26 on 3fgs. Perry Meridian hit on 5-6 fgs (including 2-2 from behind the arc). Perry finished the game 9-17 on 3fgs. Perry Meridian held off the Pioneers by hit 7-9 free throws down the stretch. Luke Kenney, Brayton Strohmeyer, and Landon Harder each scored 3 pts for the Pioneers in this final quarter. Perry was led by Nate Mills with 7 pts. Mooresville committed 3 turnovers and finished the game with 16. Perry Meridian had 2 and finished with only 9 turnovers for the game. Perry's Brandon Perry led all scorers with16 pts. KC Earls led Mooresville with 14 pts.
