Indiana High School Basketball - Mooresville thwarted by Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter South
January 3, 2018: Mooresville, IN 46158 The Mooresville Pioneers basketball team (Mooresville, IN), was toppled 69-56 in Wednesday's non-league battle with the visiting Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter South Bulldogs (Indianapolis, IN)
The Bulldogs now possess a 5-4 record. They put it on the line next when they host Indianapolis Howe for a non-league battle on Friday, January 5. Indianapolis Lighthouse Charter South will confront a Hornets team coming off a 84-66 non-league loss to Guerin Catholic (Noblesville, IN). The Hornets record now stands at 7-4.
The Pioneers (5-4) will now prepare for their battle against Franklin Community (Franklin, IN). The Grizzly Cubs come into the Mid-State battle with a 4-4 record. In their last battle, Franklin Community was toppled by Mooresville (Mooresville, IN), 51-47, in a non-league battle.
First Quarter
Mooresville hit on just 3-12 fgs (including 0-4 from behind the arc) in this opening quarter. Lighthouse hit on 5-11 fgs (including 2-3 from behind the arc). The Pioneers were led by Connor Hurt with 3 pts. Lighthouse was led by Dontez Rayner with 7 pts. Mooresville committed just 2 turnovers while Lighthouse had 5. Lighthouse held a slim lead 12-9 at the break.
Second Quarter
Mooresville hit on 6-13 fgs (including 2-4 from behind the arc). Lighthouse hit on 5-13 fgs (including 1-5 from behind the arc). The Pioneers were led by Jon Eineman with 6 pts. Lighthouse was led by Drewon Chatmon with 5 pts. and Jeremy Henderson with 4 pts. Mooresville had just 2 tunovers while Lighthouse had just 1. Lighthouse held a 24-23 led heading into halftime.
Third Quarter
Mooresville struggled from the field hitting on just 5-15 fgs (including 1-6 from behind the arc). Lighthouse hit on 6-9 fgs (including 1-2 from behind the arc). The Pioneers were led by Connor Hurt with 5 pts. and Jon Eineman with 4 pts. Lighthouse was led by Jeremy Henderson and Dontez Rayner both with 8 pts. Both teams turned the ball over 4 times. Lighthouse jumped out to a 45-36 lead heading into the final quarter of play.
Fourth Quarter
Mooresville hit on 8-13 fgs (including 1-4 from behind the arc). Lighthouse continued their scoring pace hitting on 8-12 fgs (all inside the arc). Lighthouse also hit on 8-11 fts. to secure the win. The Pioneers were led by Logan Prather, off the bench, with 7 pts. Jon Eineman added 4 pts (for his team-high 16 pts). Lighthouse was led by Ajane Smith with 11 pts. (18 pts. on the game). Dontez Rayner led all scorers with 19 pts. Mooresville turned the ball over 6 times and Lighthouse recorded 4. Both teams finished the game with 14 turnovers each. Lighthouse won with a final of 69-56.
