Alyssa Groover commands the offense for a Panthers win

By Team Reports Jan 3, 2024, 8:56am

Recap: Corydon Central Panthers vs. Lafayette Central Catholic Knights

The Corydon Central Panthers's three-game losing streak came to an end on Friday. They slipped by Lafayette Central Catholic 38-37. That's another feather in the cap for Corydon Central, who also won these teams' last head-to-head.

Corydon Central's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alyssa Groover, who scored seven points along with nine rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Vaughn, who scored six points along with five rebounds and three steals.

Corydon Central's win bumped their record up to 8-6. As for Lafayette Central Catholic, they have fallen quite a ways from their 20-7 record last season and are now at 5-9.

Corydon Central will finish 2023 at home by hosting South Knox at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Knox is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road. Lafayette Central Catholic won't have much time to rest: their next game is against Vincennes Rivet on December 30, 2023. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in Indiana (Vincennes Rivet is ranked 163rd, while Lafayette Central Catholic is ranked 151st).