Indiana High School Basketball - Elwood ripped by Pendleton Heights
January 6, 2023: Elwood, IN 46036 The Pendleton Heights Arabians basketball team scored 65 points and held the host Elwood Panthers to 23 in the Arabians non-league triumph on Friday.
The Arabians now sport a 4-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host New Palestine for a Hoosier Heritage contest on Friday, January 13. Pendleton Heights will battle a Dragons team coming off a 73-68 non-league win over Southport (Indianapolis, IN). The Dragons record now stands at 11-0.
The Panthers (4-7) will now prepare for their contest against Alexandria-Monroe (Alexandria, IN). The Tigers enter the Central Indiana contest with a 6-6 record. In their last contest, Alexandria-Monroe triumphed over Anderson Prep Academy (Anderson, IN), 73-63, in a non-league contest.
Fourth Quarter
When a basketball team scores the first 8 points of a game, the outcome is usually favorable and that was the case tonight as the Arabians beat the Panthers easily. Not only did the Pendleton offense score at will, but the defense held Elwood to single digit quarters. The three point line was friendly as the Arabians 62% total on 8 of 13 baskets. The team managed to accumulate 26 defensive rebounds. Next up is a game next Thursday against New Palestine. This game will be played at Pendleton Heights Middle School as the high school floor has water damage. The junior varsity will tip off at 6:00.
